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11,217,889 | ACCEPTED | Fluid activation apparatus | Two assembled bodies arranged as a pair are disposed around the outside periphery of a pipe to activate water flowing in the pipe. Each of the assembled bodies is composed of a cover and fluid activating bodies integrally fixed in the cover with an epoxy resin. Each of the fluid activating bodies is composed of a black... | 1. A fluid activation apparatus comprising fluid activating bodies disposed around the outside periphery of a pipe to activate a fluid flowing in the pipe, wherein each of the fluid activating bodies is composed of: a black radiation sintered body made by sintering the powder of a plurality of kinds of metal oxides at ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fluid activation apparatus for activating a fluid flowing in a pipe by ionizing it. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional fluid activation apparatus is composed with a permanent magnet, a nuclear magnetic resonance energ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fluid activation apparatus for activating a fluid flowing in a pipe by ionizing it. 2. Description of the Related Art A conventional fluid activation apparatus is composed with a permanent magnet, a nuclear magnetic res... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a less expensive fluid activation apparatus capable of activating a fluid more effectively. A first aspect of the present invention for resolving the above problems suggests a fluid activation apparatus comprising fluid activating bod... | 20050901 | 20091124 | 20060323 | 66329.0 | G01F158 | 0 | REIFSNYDER, DAVID A | FLUID ACTIVATION APPARATUS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01F | 2,005 | |
11,217,922 | ACCEPTED | Gas flux system chamber design and positioning method | A gas flux chamber assembly is provided comprising a soil collar and a chamber. The chamber is moved between first and second positions, wherein the chamber is positioned on the soil collar in the first position and is positioned outside of an area above the soil collar in the second position. In operation, the chamber... | 1. A gas flux chamber assembly comprising: a soil collar; a chamber; and a lift-and-rotate mechanism coupled with the chamber and comprising a rotational axis substantially parallel to the soil collar, wherein the lift-and-rotate mechanism is operative to move the chamber between first and second positions, wherein the... | BACKGROUND Gas flux chamber assemblies are used to measure trace gas emissions (e.g., CO2 and methane) from soils. One such assembly is the LI-8100 Long-Term Chamber by LI-COR Biosciences. The LI-8100 Long-Term Chamber is electrically actuated via a geared, motorized chain drive mechanism to move a chamber between two ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Gas flux chamber assemblies are used to measure trace gas emissions (e.g., CO 2 and methane) from soils. One such assembly is the LI-8100 Long-Term Chamber by LI-COR Biosciences. The LI-8100 Long-Term Chamber is electrically actuated via a geared, motorized chain drive mechanism to move a chamber... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present invention is defined by the following claims, and nothing in this section should be taken as a limitation on those claims. By way of introduction, in one preferred embodiment, a gas flux chamber assembly is provided comprising a soil collar and a chamber. The chamber is moved between fir... | 20050901 | 20090331 | 20070301 | 94974.0 | G01N3324 | 1 | MILLER, ROSE MARY | GAS FLUX SYSTEM CHAMBER DESIGN AND POSITIONING METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01N | 2,005 | |
11,218,157 | ACCEPTED | C-plate assembly for use in a cable guided fishing assembly | A C-plate assembly for use in a cable-guided fishing assembly is disclosed. The disclosed invention provides a C-plate assembly in which a closure member is slidable from an open position, which allows a wellbore tubular or other item to be positioned in the cut-out section of the C-plate base, to a closed position, wh... | 1. A C-plate apparatus comprising: a base section having an opening that extends inwardly from an outer edge of the base section; a closure member; and a plurality of handles, the plurality of handles including a movable handle that is movable in relation to the base section. 2. The C-plate apparatus of claim 1 wherein... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to equipment used for removing stuck downhole tools from an oil or gas well. In particular, the present invention relates to an improved C-plate assembly for use as part of a cable-guided fishing assembly used to remove downhole tools that have become stuck... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>There are various methods of completion of and production from an oil or gas well. Typically, an oil or gas well is completed by cementing casing strings in place along substantially the entire depth of the well. Once the well is completed, production can commence. To facilitate ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An improved C-plate assembly for use in a cable-guided fishing assembly is disclosed. The disclosed invention is a unique C-plate assembly in which a closure member is slidable from an open position, which allows a wellbore tubular or other item to be positioned in the cut-out secti... | 20050901 | 20081209 | 20070301 | 57744.0 | E21B3402 | 0 | FULLER, ROBERT EDWARD | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A C-PLATE USED IN A CABLE GUIDED FISHING ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
11,218,334 | ACCEPTED | Data transmission system and method | A method of transmitting data packets, where randomness is added to the schedule. Universal broadcast schedules using encoding and randomization techniques are also discussed, together with optimal randomized schedules and an approximation algorithm for finding near-optimal schedules. | 1. A data transmission system comprising: a database; a server, connected with the database, to schedule information to be transmitted; a broadcast channel; and a plurality of clients to receive said information transmitted from the server through the broadcast channel, wherein said information is transmitted to the cl... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/621,000, filed Oct. 21, 2004 for “Optimal Schedules for Asynchronous Transmission of Discrete Packets” by Jehoshua Bruck, Michael Langberg and Alexander Sprintson, the disclosure of which is in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Modern society has become heavily dependent on wireless networks in order to deliver information to diverse clients. People expect to be able to access dynamic data, such as stock quotes and traffic conditions, at any time, whether they are at home, in an office, or traveling. Wireless data distr... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to a first aspect, a data transmission system is disclosed, comprising: a database; a server, connected with the database, to schedule information to be transmitted; a broadcast channel; and a plurality of clients to receive said information transmitted from the server through the broadcas... | 20050831 | 20100316 | 20060907 | 60851.0 | H04Q700 | 0 | MARCELO, MELVIN C | DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,218,392 | ACCEPTED | Wireless earpiece assembly | A wireless earpiece assembly configured to physically contact a user exclusively at an ear support behind a user's ear when in use. The ear support does not exceed about 0.25 inches in width. The assembly is configured to distribute a significant portion of its bulk away from the isolated location of a user's ear for l... | 1. A wireless earpiece assembly comprising: an ear support for securing a speaker at a user's ear; a casing coupling to said ear support and housing a component of the earpiece assembly; and a casing support to provide the coupling and displace a bulk of said casing away from the user's ear to a location above a neckli... | BACKGROUND Embodiments described relate to earpieces for coupling or pairing to an audio device. In particular, embodiments relate to earpiece assemblies for wireless pairing to mobile audio devices such as cell phones. BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART Mobile audio devices are experiencing a dramatic growth in utilization... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Embodiments described relate to earpieces for coupling or pairing to an audio device. In particular, embodiments relate to earpiece assemblies for wireless pairing to mobile audio devices such as cell phones. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A wireless earpiece assembly is provided having an ear support coupled to a casing by way of a casing support. The casing is for housing a component of the assembly. The casing support displaces a bulk of the casing away from the user's ear to a location above the user's neckline. | 20050829 | 20090317 | 20070301 | 98285.0 | H04M100 | 8 | DAO, MINH D | WIRELESS EARPIECE ASSEMBLY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,218,665 | ACCEPTED | Edge card connector assembly with high-speed terminals | A surface mount connector for high speed data transfer application has an insulative housing with a vertically-oriented circuit card-receiving slot disposed along a front face thereof. A plurality of conductive terminals are supported by the housing so that contact portions of the terminals extend into the card slot. T... | 1. A vertical connector for providing a connection between a circuit board and an opposing electronic element, the circuit board having a plurality of conductive traces disposed thereon and the opposing electronic element including a male portion having a plurality of conductive members disposed thereon, comprising: an... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part application of prior U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/176,515, filed Jul. 7, 2005, and it also claims priority from prior United Sates Provisional Patent Application No. 60/708,243, filed. Aug. 15, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The pres... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed generally to edge card connectors and, more specifically to edge card connectors in which the connector impedance may be controlled by shaping of the connector terminals. High speed data transfer systems require electrical connectors in which the... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide a low profile connector in which the terminals may have varying shapes for controlling the impedance of the connector. Another object of the present invention to provide a surface mount style connector for mount... | 20050902 | 20081028 | 20070111 | 61382.0 | H01R1224 | 1 | GILMAN, ALEXANDER | EDGE CARD CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH HIGH-SPEED TERMINALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01R | 2,005 | |
11,218,874 | ACCEPTED | Battery holder and dispenser | A battery holding and dispensing device holds a plurality of batteries, in an assortment of battery sizes. The battery holding and dispensing device includes a frame having a plurality of compartments sized and shaped to each receive a battery of a particular battery size and each having a detent for releasably retaini... | 1. A battery holding and dispensing apparatus, comprising: a first frame, sized and configured to be held and supported in a user's hand, said first frame including a plurality of compartments, each compartment sized and configured to hold a battery, each compartment including an open end and a detent protruding into s... | TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a battery holder for use in storing batteries. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the field of aviation, an airplane pilot is required to use many battery-powered devices, which devices serve either a primary or backup function. It is imperative that a pilot... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In the field of aviation, an airplane pilot is required to use many battery-powered devices, which devices serve either a primary or backup function. It is imperative that a pilot have ready access to a fresh supply of batteries in the event that batteries become inoperative or s... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a battery holding and dispensing device that holds a plurality of batteries. The battery holding and dispensing device includes a frame having a plurality of compartments or bays for releasably retaining a battery in each compartment. The compartments ... | 20050902 | 20071030 | 20070308 | 98976.0 | B65D8500 | 1 | MOHANDESI, JILA M | BATTERY HOLDER AND DISPENSER | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,219,335 | ACCEPTED | Process for removing perchlorate ions from water streams | Methods and systems for removing perchlorate from water are disclosed. They involve: Methods and systems for removing perchlorate from water are disclosed which involve the use of a plurality of vessels containing an ion exchange resin having affinity for perchlorate ions, and in which perchlorate-contaminated water is... | 1. A method for removing perchlorate ion contamination from a perchlorate-ion-contaminated water stream comprising: a. obtaining a plurality of at least about 6 vessels each substantially filled with an ion exchange resin having affinity for perchlorate ions, b. feeding said perchlorate-contaminated water over the resi... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit under 35 USC 119(e) of U.S. Patent Application No. 60/606,655 filed on Sep. 1, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention pertains to water treatment. More particularly, it pertains to an ion exchange process for removing perchlorate ions from... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The issue of perchlorate ion contamination of ground water has become a national concern. Perchlorate is a component of certain explosives and has been widely used as an oxidant in solid phase rocket fuels. With each such explosive discharge and each such solid fuel rocket launch... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>This invention will be further described with reference being made to the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a partially schematic perspective view of a plurality of ion exchange resin beds useful in the practice of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a graph depicting ... | 20050901 | 20071218 | 20060706 | 75148.0 | B01D3528 | 1 | BARRY, CHESTER T | PROCESS FOR REMOVING PERCHLORATE IONS FROM WATER STREAMS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,219,336 | ACCEPTED | Computer system and method for handling encounters | A method of computing to produce a schedule of meetings, the method including: entering into a computer parameters defining an event of meetings of members; entering into the computer a data set for each of the members, the set including: at least one classification characterizing the member, at least one classificatio... | 1. A method of computing to produce a schedule of meetings, the method including: entering into a computer parameters defining an event of meetings of a plurality of members; entering into the computer a data set for each of the members, the data set including: at least one classification characterizing the member, at ... | I. RELATED APPLICATION This is a continuation-in-part, and incorporates by reference, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/607,066, filed Sep. 1, 2004. II. COMPUTER CODE APPENDIX A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no obje... | <SOH> III. TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The technical field is computers and data processing systems. Depending on the implementation, there is apparatus, a method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructi... | <SOH> IV. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrative of an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrative of an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrative of an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrative of an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrative of an embodiment. F... | 20050901 | 20120605 | 20080612 | 60893.0 | G06Q9000 | 0 | KARDOS, NEIL R | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING ENCOUNTERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,219,425 | ACCEPTED | Methods and molds for producing customized hot pour products | A mold and a process for preparing a customized hot pour product formed of a hot pour material. The process comprises the steps of providing a mold having a top part with a pour space and a base part, applying hot pour material into the mold through the pour space and allowing the hot pour material to cool, removing th... | 1. A process for preparing a ready-to-use hot pour product comprising the steps of: providing a mold for casting hot pour material in a fluid state, the mold having a top part and a base part and at least one interior cavity formed thereby with at least one pour space in the top part; applying hot pour material into th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/816,740, filed on Apr. 2, 2004, herein incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to improvements in hot pour technology, more specifically, these improveme... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to improvements in hot pour technology, more specifically, these improvement provide ready to use customized products, and, in particular, an improved method of hot pouring such materials to form customized products. Prior art hot pour technology req... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention solves the current problem associated with current costly and inefficient methods of producing and customizing hot pour materials and products. For example, the present invention provides improved hot poured materials, such as cosmetic articles and the like, an... | 20050902 | 20110927 | 20060105 | 64612.0 | B29C3902 | 1 | EWALD, MARIA VERONICA | METHODS AND MOLDS FOR PRODUCING CUSTOMIZED HOT POUR PRODUCTS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B29C | 2,005 | |
11,219,426 | ACCEPTED | Spray gun | A spraying apparatus for spraying liquid surface treatment material which includes a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and an outlet nozzle. The apparatus also has a needle valve for regulating the supply of surface treatment material to the nozzle. The needle valve is at least partially located within a gas outlet chamber and... | 1-19. (canceled) 20. An apparatus for spraying liquid surface treatment material, the apparatus comprising: a housing; a liquid inlet for supply of the liquid surface treatment material; a gas inlet for supply of pressurized gas to be mixed with the liquid surface treatment material; an outlet nozzle through which the ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/489,628, filed Aug. 9, 2004. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an apparatus to improve efficiency in the spraying of materials. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention is a spray gun for the application of paint and si... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various known spray guns have been developed for the purpose of reducing pressure losses between the air inlet and air outlet of guns. Conventional spray guns, high volume-low pressure (HVLP) guns and low volume-low pressure (LVLP) guns all suffer from a reduction in air pressure... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for spraying liquid surface treatment material, the apparatus comprising: a liquid inlet for supply of the liquid surface treatment material; a gas inlet for supply of pressurized gas to be mi... | 20050902 | 20070626 | 20060302 | 98116.0 | B05B128 | 1 | GORMAN, DARREN W | SPRAY GUN | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B05B | 2,005 | |
11,219,533 | ACCEPTED | Air-permeable filtration media, methods of manufacture and methods of use | The present invention provides an air-permeable filtration media that includes an air-permeable backing and an adsorbent. The adsorbent is at least partially embedded in the air-permeable backing. The present invention also provides a method of manufacturing an air-permeable filtration media. The present invention also... | 1. An air-permeable filtration media comprising an air-permeable backing and an adsorbent, the adsorbent is at least partially embedded in the air-permeable backing, and the adsorbent having an average diameter of about 50 microns or less. 2. The filtration media of claim 1, wherein the air-permeable backing is manufac... | RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority under 35 USC 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/607,118, filed Sep. 3, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Ironically, modem technology had much to do with the creation of indoor air quality concerns. Outdoor air in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Ironically, modem technology had much to do with the creation of indoor air quality concerns. Outdoor air infiltration and high rates of outside make-up air were acceptable when energy was relatively cheap. Energy became more expensive in the early 1970's and architects and engin... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It has surprisingly been discovered that the application, through negative pressure, of small, varied geometry adsorbent to a filtration media successfully entraps the adsorbent within the filtration media. The amount of adsorbent applied can be varied depending on the desired effic... | 20050901 | 20080826 | 20060316 | 60254.0 | B01D5302 | 2 | LAWRENCE JR, FRANK M | AIR-PERMEABLE FILTRATION MEDIA, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND METHODS OF USE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01D | 2,005 | |
11,219,730 | ACCEPTED | Input circuit, display device and information display apparatus | A first current mirror circuit performs its normal operation when a first switch is turned on, and is constructed so that a period during which the first current mirror circuit can output a current is realized when the first switch is turned off. A second current mirror circuit is connected to the first current mirror ... | 1-10. (canceled) 11. A signal converting circuit comprising: a first transistor having a terminal connected to an output portion and a gate electrode connected to a gate electrode of a second transistor; a third transistor, connected in series with the second transistor, and having a gate electrode to which a first sig... | This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10/938,838, filed Sep. 13, 2004, which is a divisional of application Ser. No. 10/650,740, filed on Aug. 29, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,812,768, issued on Nov. 2, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an input circuit which converts a signal. The invention also relates to a display device and an information display apparatus each of which uses such an input circuit. More specifically, the invention relates to an input ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is necessary to note that current consumption is influenced by an input level and the source voltage VCC 1 pulsatively varies owing to power-source interconnection resistance. In the above-described input circuit, if the M 200 /G voltage is decreased to a low voltage as rapidly a... | 20050907 | 20070327 | 20060323 | 59267.0 | H03L500 | 0 | NGUYEN, LONG T | INPUT CIRCUIT, DISPLAY DEVICE AND INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H03L | 2,005 | |
11,219,782 | ACCEPTED | Power supply apparatus for vehicle | In a path along which lines extend between an engine room and a trunk room, the distance between the line 34 and the line 36 is made smaller than the distance between the line 32 and the line 34. Further, the distance between the line 36 and the line 38 is made smaller than the distance between the line 32 and the line... | 1. A power supply apparatus for a vehicle, comprising: a first power source; a load driven by said first power source; a connecting portion performing connection and disconnection of a current supply path between said first power source and said load; a control unit controlling the connection and disconnection by said ... | This nonprovisional application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-296441 filed with the Japan Patent Office on Oct. 8, 2004, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a power supply apparatus f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a power supply apparatus for a vehicle, and more particularly to a power supply apparatus for a vehicle that employs both a high-voltage power source and a low-voltage power source. 2. Description of the Background Art Ja... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of the present invention is to provide a power supply apparatus for a vehicle that can reliably shut off a power supply current. In summary, the present invention provides a power supply apparatus for a vehicle, which includes: a first power source; a load driven by the fi... | 20050907 | 20081230 | 20060413 | 79939.0 | H02G300 | 0 | AMRANY, ADI | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02G | 2,005 | |
11,219,788 | ACCEPTED | Cold cathode fluoresecent lamp lighting device | A cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device includes a lens cover, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp and a control box. The lens cover is a semicircular-shaped tube and includes a post having a threaded hole for insertion of a bolt. The cold cathode fluorescent lamp is circular and secured in the lens cover. The cont... | 1. A cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device comprising a lens cover, a cold cathode fluorescent lamp, and a control box, said lens cover being a semicircular-shaped tube, said cold cathode fluorescent lamp being circular and secured in said lens cover, said control box comprising a control circuit to control the... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device, and more particularly to one having a lens cover provided with a cold cathode fluorescent lamp to save energy while the output power is unchanged. 2. Description of the Prior Art A con... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device, and more particularly to one having a lens cover provided with a cold cathode fluorescent lamp to save energy while the output power is unchanged. 2. Description of the Pri... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is the primary advantage of the present invention to provide a cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device, which emits even and bright light. According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a cold cathode fluorescent lamp lighting device comprising a lens cover, a c... | 20050907 | 20071030 | 20070308 | 95674.0 | F21V710 | 2 | TSIDULKO, MARK | COLD CATHODE FLUORESECENT LAMP LIGHTING DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | F21V | 2,005 | |
11,219,856 | ACCEPTED | Method and system for assisting a client in the transfer of usage of accounts at one or more financial institutions | A system and method of assisting a client transfer financial services using a first account to a second account collects relevant information and authorization from the client. The system and method maintains a database of counterparties providing services to clients of financial institutions and uses the information p... | 1. A method of assisting a client to transfer financial services using a first account to use a second account, the method comprising the steps of: (i) obtaining authorization from the client to effect the transfers on the behalf of the client; (ii) obtaining an identification of the services to be transferred and the ... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a system and method for assisting a client in the transfer of usage of accounts at one or more financial institutions. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method which assists a client to transfer the various services using a first acc... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The financial industry has undergone significant changes in the last ten years. In addition to traditional banks, trust companies and other conventional financial institutions, many new financial institutions and categories of financial institutions have been created. These many ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel system and method for assisting clients to transfer financial services using a first account to instead use a second account which obviates or mitigates at least one disadvantage of the prior art. According to a first aspec... | 20050907 | 20100511 | 20070308 | 97458.0 | G06Q4000 | 0 | APPLE, KIRSTEN SACHWITZ | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING A CLIENT IN THE TRANSFER OF USAGE OF ACCOUNTS AT ONE OR MORE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,219,992 | ACCEPTED | Enhanced optical coherence tomography for anatomical mapping | A system, method and apparatus for anatomical mapping utilizing optical coherence tomography. In the present invention, 3-dimensional fundus intensity imagery can be acquired from a scanning of light back-reflected from an eye. The scanning can include spectral domain scanning, as an example. A fundus intensity image c... | 1. An apparatus for obtaining images of an object comprising: a spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) system, said system including a light source, a beam splitter for dividing the light along a sample path and a reference path, said sample path further including a scanner for scanning the light in at leas... | PRIORITY This application claims the benefit of the filing date under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/632,387, filed on Dec. 2, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to coherent ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to coherent waveform based imaging, and more particularly to an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging system. 2. Statement of the Related Art Many imaging systems utilize coherent waveforms to obtain information regarding targ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is an OCT method, system and apparatus which addresses the foregoing deficiencies of time domain ocular imaging. In particular, what is provided is a novel method, system and apparatus for anatomical mapping using spectral domain OCT. As well, time-domain OCT a... | 20050906 | 20071127 | 20060608 | 73557.0 | G01B902 | 1 | LYONS, MICHAEL A | ENHANCED OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY FOR ANATOMICAL MAPPING | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01B | 2,005 | |
11,220,000 | ACCEPTED | Information display system | A display apparatus within elevator cabs or elevator waiting areas that facilitates the simultaneous display of advertising and general news information is described. Broadcast from a remote control center, advertising and general news information updates are transmitted to, and stored in a server located within a buil... | 1-62. (canceled) 63. An elevator display system comprising: a plurality of elevator display monitors, each of which is positioned within an elevator to display video information, each elevator display monitor, when in operation, having at least a first display area for displaying first-information and a second display ... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/154,633 filed Sep. 17, 1998, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/8 34,876 filed Apr. 10, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,844,181. This invention relates to an information transmission and display system and in particular to an information displ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In most urban centers, exposure to information such as advertising information and current news information has become an accepted part of everyday life. Apart from newspapers, magazines and television, mass advertising information is presented by way of billboards and more recen... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention seeks to provide in an information display system an information display apparatus and a method for easily updating displays in the system such that information composed at a centralized location may be easily presented at the displays. It is an object of the present ... | 20050831 | 20070918 | 20060112 | 66186.0 | B66B134 | 1 | SALATA, ANTHONY J | ELEVATOR DISPLAY SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B66B | 2,005 | |
11,220,024 | ACCEPTED | Computer enhanced voting system including voter verifiable, custom printed ballots imprinted to the specifications of each voter | An apparatus and method for creating and recording both an electronic and printed ballot for each voter during voting. The system can employ a variety of vote selection techniques, all of which can lead to the generation of an electronic tally of the vote in addition to the printing of a paper ballot. The printed ballo... | 1. A method of voting in an election that has at least first and second voting choices to select between, the method comprising: providing a voter operated input device; providing a printer device; permitting a voter to select either of the first and second voting choices via the input device; utilizing the printer dev... | This present application is a continuation application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/013,277, filed Dec. 12, 2001, entitled “A Computer Enhanced Voting System Including Verifiable, Custom Printed Ballots Imprinted to the Specifications of Each Voter,” which claims priority to Provisional Patent Appl... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates in general to electronic voting systems and more specifically to a voting system that includes means to record a voter's selections on a custom printed ballot for verification by the voter at the time a voter casts his or her ballot. The presidential electi... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A voting system is disclosed, according to one embodiment of the present invention, for use by voters to cast ballots therein during an election. The voting system includes an electronic precinct computing unit that is connected to a selection entry means by which the voter enters h... | 20050906 | 20070717 | 20060105 | 95246.0 | G06F1760 | 1 | RIZKALLAH, KIMBERLY NGUYEN | COMPUTER ENHANCED VOTING SYSTEM INCLUDING VOTER VERIFIABLE, CUSTOM PRINTED BALLOTS IMPRINTED TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF EACH VOTER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,220,028 | ACCEPTED | Archiving and viewing sports events via Internet | Self-help or do-it-yourself productions of collegiate athletic contests are generated by the originating institution, and the recorded production is sent by overnight courier to a central digital clearing house. Alternatively, the production can be live and transmitted as streamlined video data to the clearing house. A... | 1. A process for self-help video production of events of interest to groups of interested persons at each of a plurality of originating institutions, and of recording or storing, and processing and transmitting on demand the video recorded events to subscribers among said groups of interested persons, the events being ... | This is a Continuation-in-Part of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/677,934, filed Oct. 2, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to self-help and do-it-yourself video and audio production and transmission of sports events and other events such as lectures, and is more particularly concern... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to self-help and do-it-yourself video and audio production and transmission of sports events and other events such as lectures, and is more particularly concerned with a technique in which a number of smaller institutions can produce video recordings or liv... | <SOH> OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention to provide a school or other organization with a self-help or do-it-yourself process for webcasting games, meets, sports events, and the like. It is a related object to provide a system based on a webcasting clearing house for sho... | 20050906 | 20080304 | 20060202 | 95521.0 | H04N701 | 4 | PARRY, CHRISTOPHER L | ARCHIVING AND VIEWING SPORTS EVENTS VIA INTERNET | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,220,638 | ACCEPTED | Computer architecture and process of patient generation, evolution, and simulation for computer based testing system | A computer implemented simulation and evaluation method simulates interventions to a patient by a user, and evaluates the interventions responsive to predetermined criteria and the interventions. The method includes defining a test area to evaluate the user to at least one of predetermined criteria and a user profile, ... | 1. A computer implemented method for training a user regarding the operation of a complex system, including a patient having at least one predetermined health state, said method comprising the steps of: (a) generating an initial patient history state, wherein said initial patient history state comprises a predetermined... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application entitled COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND PROCESS FOR PATIENT GENERATION, EVOLUTION, AND SIMULATION, Ser. No. 60/029,856, to Rovinelli, et al., filed Oct. 30, 1996, the details of which are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART <EOH>Medical certifying organizations have traditionally relied upon paper and pencil cognitive examinations as a method for the assessment of the candidate's medical knowledge. Traditional formats such as multiple choice questions have well-defined operating characteristics and rel... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The computer-based testing system described herein represents knowledge at multiple levels of complexity. For example, reactive airways disease is represented as a series of health states: Normal (Non-reactive) Airways, Reactive Airways-Mild, Reactive Airways-Moderate, and Reactive ... | 20050908 | 20100126 | 20060105 | 92070.0 | G06Q5000 | 0 | NAJARIAN, LENA | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND PROCESS OF PATIENT GENERATION, EVOLUTION, AND SIMULATION FOR COMPUTER BASED TESTING SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06Q | 2,005 | |
11,220,755 | ACCEPTED | Structure of air-packing device | An air-packing device has an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product in a container box. The air-packing device is comprised of an enclosure portion that surrounds and supports a pocket portion that holds a product to be protected such that the pocket portion does not contact the ground when shocks are... | 1. An air-packing device for protecting a product therein when stored in a container box, comprising: a pocket portion having an upper sheet portion and a lower sheet portion to create an opening into which said product is inserted, each of said upper sheet portion and said lower sheet portion having a plurality of air... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a structure of an air-packing device for use as packing material, and more particularly, to a structure of an air-packing device and check valves incorporated therein for achieving an improved shock absorbing capability to protect a product from a shock or impact by a po... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In product distribution channels such as product shipping, a Styrofoam packing material has been used for a long time for packing commodity and industrial products. Although the styrofoam package material has a merit such as a good thermal insulation performance and a light weigh... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a structure of an air-packing device for packing a product that can minimize a mechanical shock or vibration to the product. It is another object of the present invention to provide a structure of a check valve for the ... | 20050907 | 20080812 | 20070308 | 92271.0 | B65D3000 | 1 | FIDEI, DAVID | STRUCTURE OF AIR-PACKING DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,220,762 | ACCEPTED | Method, apparatus, signals, and medium for managing a transfer of data in a data network | A method and apparatus for managing a transfer of data in a data network identifies data associated with a communication session between a first node and a second node in the data network. Further processing of the communication session occurs when a portion of the communication session meets a criterion and the commun... | 1. A method for managing a transfer of data between a first node and a second node in a data network, the method comprising: identifying data associated with a communication session between the first node and the second node; further processing said communication session when a portion of said communication session mee... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of Invention This invention relates generally to computer networks and network security, and more particularly to a method, apparatus, signals, and medium for managing a data transfer on a data network. 2. Description of Related Art The rapid expansion of high-speed Internet connect... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of Invention This invention relates generally to computer networks and network security, and more particularly to a method, apparatus, signals, and medium for managing a data transfer on a data network. 2. Description of Related Art The rapid expansion of high-speed Inte... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for managing a transfer of data between a first node and a second node in a data network. The method involves identifying data associated with a communication session between the first node and the second nod... | 20050906 | 20120424 | 20070308 | 59379.0 | H04L1256 | 1 | HOMAYOUNMEHR, FARID | METHOD, APPARATUS, SIGNALS, AND MEDIUM FOR MANAGING A TRANSFER OF DATA IN A DATA NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04L | 2,005 | |
11,220,799 | ACCEPTED | Low and no trans fat confections | A fat composition for use in food products is provided, which contains low levels of trans fats, and includes a non-hydrogenated fractionated palm kernel oil and a non-hydrogenated fractionated palm oil. A confectionery composition containing the fat composition also is provided. The confectionery composition can be us... | 1. A fat composition having substantially no trans fats, the composition comprising a non-hydrogenated fractionated palm kernel oil and a non-hydrogenated fractionated palm oil. 2. The composition of claim 1, where the composition further comprises an emulsifier. 3. The composition of claim 1, where the composition fur... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/607,773, filed Sep. 7, 2004, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to low trans fat confections, such as chocolate-... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Confections are sweet foods. Confections, such as candies and cookies, may be eaten alone. Other confections, including candies, may be incorporated into other foodstuffs, which also typically are confections, as is the case with chocolate chips incorporated into chocolate-chip cookies or glazes ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A fat composition for use in food products is provided, which contains substantially no trans fats, and includes a non-hydrogenated fractionated palm kernel oil and a non-hydrogenated fractionated palm oil. Confectionery compositions also are provided, which contain the fat composit... | 20050906 | 20110118 | 20060309 | 95893.0 | A23D900 | 0 | PADEN, CAROLYN A | LOW AND NO TRANS FAT CONFECTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A23D | 2,005 | |
11,220,869 | ACCEPTED | Safety condition setting support device, program product and device control method for obtaining safety condition for safety network | A safety condition setting support device is used for a safety network to which an input device and an output device are connected and the output device serves to stop a controlled apparatus based on a detection signal outputted from the input device when the input device has detected a danger condition. The support de... | 1. A safety condition setting support device for a safety network, said safety network serving to cause an output device to stop a controlled apparatus, when an input device has detected a danger condition, based on a detection signal outputted from said input device, said safety condition setting support device servin... | This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/JP2003/02702, filed Mar. 7, 2003, which claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application 2002-62593 filed Mar. 7, 2002. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a safety condition setting support device and a computer readable medi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a safety condition setting support device and a computer readable medium program product, as well as a method of controlling a device for obtaining safety conditions for a safety network. As is well known, a network system connecting a programmable contr... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of this invention in view of the above to provide a safety condition setting support device and a computer readable medium program product as well as a method of controlling a device for obtaining safety conditions for a safety network such that various par... | 20050906 | 20090203 | 20060223 | 73259.0 | A63B1502 | 0 | LEE, DOUGLAS S | SAFETY CONDITION SETTING SUPPORT DEVICE, PROGRAM PRODUCT AND DEVICE CONTROL METHOD FOR OBTAINING SAFETY CONDITION FOR SAFETY NETWORK | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,005 | |
11,220,923 | ACCEPTED | Fixed motor spring shade | A security shade for use in an automotive vehicle. The security shade includes a cassette having a roll tube arranged therein. The roll tube has a shade panel fixed to the roll tube at one end thereof. The security shade also includes a bearing arranged in an end of the roll tube and a spring housing arranged in an end... | 1. A support assembly for use on a shade in a vehicle, said support assembly including: an end cap; a spring housing slidingly arranged within said end cap; a spring arranged between said end cap and said spring housing; a motor spring arranged within said spring housing; and a bearing engaged with said motor spring; 2... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to security shades and more particularly relates to security shades for use in an automotive vehicle. 2. Description of Related Art Security shades have been known for many years in the art. There are many styles of motor vehi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to security shades and more particularly relates to security shades for use in an automotive vehicle. 2. Description of Related Art Security shades have been known for many years in the art. There are many styles o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One object of the present invention may be to provide an improved security shade. Another object of the present invention may be to provide a security shade having a spring housing that contains or has a motor spring arranged therein. Still a further object of the present invention ... | 20050907 | 20140708 | 20070308 | 73100.0 | A47H100 | 0 | BRADFORD, CANDACE L | FIXED MOTOR SPRING SHADE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A47H | 2,005 | |
11,221,029 | ACCEPTED | Sport performance systems for measuring athletic performance, and associated methods | System determines impact of a helmet, comprising: accelerometer and processor, the accelerometer detecting acceleration of the helmet, the processor configured to process the signals from the accelerometer to determine impact of the helmet. System determines athletic performance, comprising: pressure sensor for sensing... | 1. A system for determining impact of a helmet, comprising: at least one accelerometer and a processor, the accelerometer detecting acceleration of the helmet, the processor being configured to process the signals from the accelerometer to determine impact of the helmet. 2. The system of claim 1, the accelerometer and ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/921,743, filed Aug. 19, 2004, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/283,642, filed Oct. 30, 2002, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/089,232 (filed Jun. 2, 1998 and n... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is well known that many skiers enjoy high speeds and jumping motions while traveling down the slope. High speeds refer to the greater and greater velocities which skiers attempt in navigating the slope successfully (and sometimes unsuccessfully). The jumping motions, on the ot... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As discussed herein, “air” or “loft” time (or “airtime”) refer to the time spent off the ground during a sporting movement. For example, airtime according to the invention can include a snowboarder catching air off of a mogul or a ledge. Typically, airtime is greater than one-half (... | 20050907 | 20070109 | 20060119 | 84060.0 | G01P1500 | 1 | RAYMOND, EDWARD | SPORT PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G01P | 2,005 | |
11,221,169 | ACCEPTED | Detachable electrostatic chuck for supporting a substrate in a process chamber | A detachable electrostatic chuck can be attached to a pedestal in a process chamber. The electrostatic chuck has an electrostatic puck comprising a dielectric covering at least one electrode and a frontside surface to receive a substrate. A backside surface of the chuck has a central protrusion that can be a D-shaped m... | 1. An electrostatic chuck for attachment to a pedestal in a substrate processing chamber, the electrostatic chuck comprising: (a) at least one electrode; (b) a dielectric covering the electrode; (c) a frontside surface to receive a substrate; (d) an annular flange; and (e) a backside surface comprising a central protru... | CROSS REFERENCE The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/816,152, filed on Mar. 31, 2004, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND Embodiments of the present invention relate to a support electrostatic chuck for holding a substrate in a proces... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention relate to a support electrostatic chuck for holding a substrate in a process chamber. In the processing of substrates, such as semiconducting wafers and displays, a substrate is placed on a substrate support in a process chamber. The support can include an ele... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An electrostatic chuck is provided for attachment to a pedestal in a substrate-processing chamber. The electrostatic chuck has at least one electrode, a dielectric covering the electrode, and a frontside surface to receive a substrate. An annular flange extends about the dielectric. A backside surfa... | 20050907 | 20090120 | 20060105 | 61895.0 | H01T2300 | 0 | KITOV, ZEEV V | DETACHABLE ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK FOR SUPPORTING A SUBSTRATE IN A PROCESS CHAMBER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01T | 2,005 | |
11,221,473 | ACCEPTED | Power generation system | A power generation system includes a converter configured for supplying power from a constrained power or energy source to a power network and a control system configured for balancing instantaneously available power from the constrained source against demanded load from the power network by dynamically adjusting power... | 1. A power generation system comprising: a converter configured for supplying power from a constrained power or energy source to a power network; and a control system configured for balancing instantaneously available power from the constrained source against demanded load from the power network by dynamically adjustin... | BACKGROUND The invention relates generally to power generation systems and more particularly to systems configured for supplying power from constrained power or energy sources. Small and medium size generators are increasingly being considered for use in distribution networks because of the changing regulatory and mark... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>The invention relates generally to power generation systems and more particularly to systems configured for supplying power from constrained power or energy sources. Small and medium size generators are increasingly being considered for use in distribution networks because of the changing regulat... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION <EOH>If a power or energy source is power or rate limited in an isolated system with low inertia, it may not be possible to maintain dynamic power balance between source and load during system disturbances unless the demands of the load can be reduced. Fortunately many system loads have a natur... | 20050908 | 20100316 | 20070308 | 95700.0 | H02J300 | 0 | LAUGHLIN, NATHAN L | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02J | 2,005 | |
11,221,555 | ACCEPTED | Web-site performance analysis system and method of providing a web-site performance analysis service | A method of providing a web-site performance analysis service is disclosed that gathers data relative to visits to web-pages that are associated with a web-site. Traversals are identified that correspond to each visit to the web-pages. Each identified traversal has an identification of either an incoming link from whic... | 1. A web-site performance analysis system comprising: a memory configured to contain data relative to visits to web-pages that are associated with a web-site, the data including: an identification of traversals corresponding to each visit to the web-pages, the identification of traversals having one of (i) an identific... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation Application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/128,594, filed Apr. 22, 2002, entitled “Web-Site Performance Analysis System and Method Utilizing Web-Site Traversal Counters and Histograms” now issued as U.S. Pat. No. ______ on ______, which claims the benefit of U.S.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of computer networks, and in particular to a system and method that facilitates an analysis of the traffic patterns and performance of sites on a network. 2. Description of Related Art Traffic analysis is a necessary t... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of this invention to provide a data collection and reporting system that facilitates an evaluation of a web-page's performance, with memory requirements that scale reasonably with increased traffic to the web-page. It is a further object of this invention to pr... | 20050908 | 20100112 | 20060216 | 58937.0 | G21C1700 | 0 | WONG, LESLIE | WEB-SITE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A WEB-SITE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS SERVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G21C | 2,005 | |
11,221,640 | ACCEPTED | Sensors and methods for detecting attachment to a surface | Sensors and methods for detecting attachment to a surface are disclosed. The sensors include a housing having an inner surface, an outer surface and a passage extending through the housing. An elongated member or fastener extends though the passage and protrudes from the outer surface of the housing to attach the senso... | 1. A sensor for detecting attachment to a surface, comprising: a housing having an inner surface, an outer surface and a passage extending through the housing; a member having a first portion sized to extend through the passage and a second enlarged portion that cannot extend through the passage; and at least one elect... | CONTINUING APPLICATION INFORMATION This is a continuation application of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10/358,936 filed Feb. 5, 2003. FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates generally to sensors and, more specifically, to sensors and methods that may be used to detect attachment of a device to a surface. B... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Sensors for detecting attachment to a surface are generally well known. For example, retail businesses that sell consumer goods, particularly expensive hand-held or portable electronic goods such as cameras, personal data assistants, laptop computers, calculators, camcorders, etc., use security s... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 is a plan view of a top side of an example sensor for detecting attachment to a surface; FIG. 2 is a side view of the example sensor shown in FIG. 1 ; FIG. 3 is a plan view of a bottom side of the example sensor shown in FIG. 1 ; FIG. 4 is an isometric assembly view ... | 20050908 | 20070710 | 20060413 | 69902.0 | G08B1314 | 1 | TWEEL JR, JOHN ALEXANDER | SENSORS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ATTACHMENT TO A SURFACE | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,221,649 | ACCEPTED | Display device | A display device comprises a flexible body portion induding an upper portion, a lower portion and a base portion. The upper and lower portions adjoin one another by a periphery adapted to permit pivoting of the upper and lower portions so as to be generally folded against one another when in a collapsed condition, and ... | 1. An erectable and collapsible display device comprising: a flexible body portion including a point board material in the range of about 20-24 point, the body portion further including: an upper portion; at least one lower portion, the upper portion and the at least one lower portion adjoining one another by a periphe... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to devices for displaying advertisements or other messages, and more particularly to an erectable and collapsible display device. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Erectable and collapsible display devices typically includes components which are foldable for storage and... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Erectable and collapsible display devices typically includes components which are foldable for storage and which can be unfolded into an assembled condition. Such display devices typically have graphics, such as advertisements, on the front portion of the display. A drawback with... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In an aspect of the present invention, an erectable and collapsible display device comprises a flexible body portion including an upper portion, at least one lower portion and a base portion. The upper portion and the lower portion adjoin one another by a periphery adapted to permit... | 20050907 | 20080513 | 20070308 | 91062.0 | G09F1500 | 0 | DAVIS, CASSANDRA HOPE | DISPLAY DEVICE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09F | 2,005 | |
11,221,709 | ACCEPTED | Device for packaging and applying a product equipped with a detachable applicator element | A device for the application of a cosmetic and/or skin care product, includes an applicator element adapted for the application of the product. According to a preferred example, the device includes a first member having an aperture through which the applicator element extends, with a first part of the applicator elemen... | 1. A device for packaging and applying a product, including: (a) a container holding a product; and (b) an applicator device including: (i) an applicator element which includes an application surface suitable for the application of said product, wherein the applicator element is designed to be placed in fluid communica... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This document claims priority to French Application Number 0452011, filed Sep. 10, 2004 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/609,841, filed Sep. 15, 2004, the entire content of which are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention discloses a device ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH> | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>Thus, one of the objects of the invention is to provide a device that avoids or reduces the drawbacks of the prior art. The invention can provide an applicator element which is securely held on the device while allowing it to be detached. It is another object of the invention to provide... | 20050909 | 20091117 | 20060316 | 62225.0 | B43M1106 | 0 | WALCZAK, DAVID J | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND APPLYING A PRODUCT EQUIPPED WITH A DETACHABLE APPLICATOR ELEMENT | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B43M | 2,005 | |
11,221,786 | ACCEPTED | Scheduler | A scheduler in a communication network comprising a communication channel which is shared by a plurality of user nodes, the communication channel having a succession of slots. The scheduler has a quality unit for receiving an indication of the quality of the communication channel for each user node. A delay unit for re... | 1. A scheduler in a communication network comprising a communication channel which is shared by a plurality of user nodes, the communication channel having a succession of slots, the scheduler comprising: a quality unit for receiving an indication of the quality of the communication channel for each user node; a delay ... | The present invention relates to a scheduler for scheduling data transmissions in a communication network and, in particular but not exclusively, wherein the communication channel is shared by a plurality of user nodes and the scheduler selects which user node uses the channel for each time slot. In wireless communicat... | 20050909 | 20100706 | 20060316 | 63129.0 | H04Q700 | 1 | CHERY, DADY | SCHEDULER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |||
11,221,805 | ACCEPTED | Reverse-circulation drilling method and system | A reverse-circulation drilling method and system includes a drill bit, a drill string comprising drill rods, means for bringing the drill bit into rotation by means of the rods. The system includes a positive-displacement pump made up of a stator and of a rotor, the stator being inserted in said drill rods, the rotor b... | 1) A reverse-circulation drilling system comprising: a drill bit (5), a drill string comprising drill rods (7), means (8) for bringing said bit into rotation by means of said rods, characterized in that it comprises a positive-displacement pump consisting of a stator (13) and of a rotor (14), said stator being inserted... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the sphere of drilling, in particular rotary drilling, i.e. by rotating a drill string connected to a rock destruction bit. More precisely, the present invention is applied within the scope of the reverse-circulation drilling technique. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This reverse-circulation drilling technique can be considered as non-conventional in relation to standard drilling with direct circulation through the inside of the rods wherein the surface injection pressure often ranges between 100 and 300 bars, considering mainly the pressure ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention thus relates to a reverse-circulation drilling system comprising: a drill bit, a drill string comprising drill rods, means for bringing said bit into rotation by means of said rods. The system comprises a positive-displacement pump consisting of a stator and of... | 20050909 | 20071106 | 20060323 | 67663.0 | E21B700 | 0 | WRIGHT, GIOVANNA COLLINS | REVERSE-CIRCULATION DRILLING METHOD AND SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E21B | 2,005 | |
11,221,807 | ACCEPTED | System and method for monitoring air flow from a person | Monitoring airflow from a person is accomplished by using a central server arranged to receive and communicate data together with at least one microprocessor-based subsystem. The subsystem includes a microprocessor, a display and a memory. It presents information to the person on the display and processes a digital sig... | 1-23. (canceled) 24. An airflow monitoring method comprising: monitoring airflow from a person by using at least one microprocessor-based subsystem including at least one microprocessor, display and memory; presenting information on the display to the person; producing a digital signal representative of the monitored a... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 09/237,194, filed on Jan. 26, 1999, which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 08/481,925, filed on Jun. 7, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,855, issued May 4, 1999, which is a FWC of application Ser. No. 08/233,397, fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Controlling or curing conditions of ill health generally involves both establishing a therapeutic program and monitoring the progress of the afflicted person. Based on that progress, decisions can be made as to altering therapy to achieve a cure or maintain the affliction or conditio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides a new and useful system for healthcare maintenance in which the invention either serves as a peripheral device to (or incorporates) a small handheld microprocessor-based unit of the type that includes a display screen, buttons or keys that allow a user to control... | 20050909 | 20070529 | 20060112 | 61881.0 | A61B508 | 2 | NASSER, ROBERT L | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BLOOD PRESSURE FROM A PERSON | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,221,810 | ACCEPTED | Video access method and video access apparatus | A video picture access system and computer implemented program in which a command is inputted, a list of time-serial representative images of scenes included in a video picture is displayed, and the list is scrolled by displaying a new representative image instead of the representative image of the representative image... | 1. A video picture access system, comprising: means for inputting a command; means for displaying a list of time-serial representative images of scenes included in a video picture; and means for scrolling the list by displaying a new representative image instead of the representative image of the representative image a... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/797,723, filed Mar. 5, 2001, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for reproducing or playing back pictures su... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for reproducing or playing back pictures such as motion or moving pictures, those of television programs and the like. More specifically, the present invention is concerned with a method of making access to pictures by using... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>However, the conventional techniques suffer several shortcomings. By way of example, when a video picture is selected to be played back by making use of or referencing the index, it is required to change over a screen image (i.e., image on a display screen) solely of a video picture... | 20050909 | 20090407 | 20060112 | 67828.0 | H04N5783 | 3 | CHEVALIER, ROBERT | VIDEO ACCESS METHOD AND VIDEO ACCESS APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,221,873 | ACCEPTED | System and method for monitoring air flow from a person | Monitoring airflow from a person is accomplished by using a central server arranged to receive and communicate data together with at least one microprocessor-based subsystem. The subsystem includes a microprocessor, a display and a memory. It presents information to the person on the display and processes a digital sig... | 1. An airflow monitoring system comprising: (a) at least one central server arranged to receive and communicate data; (b) at least one microprocessor-based subsystem (i) including at least one microprocessor, display and memory and (ii) configured to present information on the display and provide a digital signal repre... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 09/237,194, filed on Jan. 26, 1999, which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 08/481,925, filed on Jun. 7, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,855, issued May 4, 1999, which is a FWC of application Ser. No. 08/233,397, fi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF INVENTION <EOH>Controlling or curing conditions of ill health generally involves both establishing a therapeutic program and monitoring the progress of the afflicted person. Based on that progress, decisions can be made as to altering therapy to achieve a cure or maintain the affliction or conditio... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF INVENTION <EOH>This invention provides a new and useful system for healthcare maintenance in which the invention either serves as a peripheral device to (or incorporates) a small handheld microprocessor-based unit of the type that includes a display screen, buttons or keys that allow a user to control... | 20050909 | 20070529 | 20060112 | 61881.0 | A61B500 | 5 | NASSER, ROBERT L | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING USER-RELATED DATA FROM A PERSON | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61B | 2,005 | |
11,222,063 | ACCEPTED | Integrated chat client with receiving party choice | Phone systems for an integrated chat client service are provided. A representative phone system includes a call processing system operable to check a chat server for accessibility of a calling party chat client associated with a calling party and coupled to the internet, the call processing system being further operabl... | 1. A communication system, comprising: a first processing system element operable to check a chat server for accessibility of a sending party chat client associated with a sending party; and a second processing system element operable to prompt a receiving party to select to talk or chat. 2. The communication system of... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of copending U.S. utility application entitled, “Integrated Chat Client with Called Party Choice,” having Ser. No. 10/159,377, filed May 30, 2002, which is entirely incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is genera... | <SOH> TECHNICAL FIELD <EOH>The present invention is generally related to telecommunications and more particularly to the integration of telephone systems and internet applications. | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>One embodiment, among others, of the present disclosure provides systems and methods for an integrated chat client having a receiving party choice. A representative system includes a communication system having a first processing system element operable to check a chat server for accessibility of a ... | 20050908 | 20070717 | 20060216 | 96041.0 | H04M700 | 1 | BUI, BING Q | INTEGRATED CHAT CLIENT WITH RECEIVING PARTY CHOICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,222,221 | ACCEPTED | Receiving method and apparatus, and communication system using the same | A radio unit receives burst signals in a target system or those in a MIMO system. A judgment unit determines if a MIMO signal having a form of channel corresponding to the target system is assigned posterior to a target LTS and a target signal. If a constellation of signal points in a position posterior to the target L... | 1. A receiving apparatus, comprising: a first receiver that receives a known signal which is in a first communication system to be communicated by a predetermined channel and which is assigned in a channel; a judgment unit that determines whether a control signal, having a form compatible with the first communication s... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to receiving technologies, and it particularly relates to a receiving method and apparatus, in which burst signals are received, and a communication system utilizing said method and apparatus. 2. Description of the Related Art An OFDM (... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to receiving technologies, and it particularly relates to a receiving method and apparatus, in which burst signals are received, and a communication system utilizing said method and apparatus. 2. Description of the Related A... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing circumstances and an object thereof is to provide a receiving method and apparatus by which to suppress the increase in power consumption even if a burst signal in a communication system which is not compatible with the re... | 20050909 | 20121023 | 20060316 | 68763.0 | H04K110 | 8 | JOSEPH, JAISON | RECEIVING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04K | 2,005 | |
11,222,339 | ACCEPTED | Digital capacitive sensing device for security and safety applications | A capacitive sensing system senses the presence of an object proximate to an antenna using a sensing field signal having a sensing field frequency. The capacitive sensing system can be used in security systems, to provide an alarm if a valuable object is removed from where it can be detected. The capacitive sensing sys... | 1. An apparatus for sensing an object, the apparatus comprising: a field generating circuit, providing a sensing field signal having a sensing field frequency; an antenna, in electrical communication with the field generating circuit, the sensing field frequency being modified by a capacitive coupling between the anten... | REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/608,298, filed Sep. 9, 2004, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to capacitive sensing, including safety devi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Capacitive sensing devices detect changes in a stray capacitance through modification of a sensed field and can be used for a variety of purposes including touch screens, liquid level sensing, and short range precision measurements. These devices are useful because a small change... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention include methods and apparatus related to a capacitive measuring device that adjusts to environmental changes, including changes in temperature, humidity or pressure. This allows for the ability to provide a reliable system that minimizes the numb... | 20050908 | 20070306 | 20060316 | 63862.0 | G08B1326 | 0 | PREVIL, DANIEL | DIGITAL CAPACITIVE SENSING DEVICE FOR SECURITY AND SAFETY APPLICATIONS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G08B | 2,005 | |
11,222,401 | ACCEPTED | Receive coalescing and automatic acknowledge in network interface controller | An apparatus and method is disclosed for reducing the computational overhead incurred by a host processor during packet processing and improving network performance by adding additional functionality to a Network Interface Controller (NIC). Under certain circumstances the NIC coalesces multiple receive packets into a s... | 1. A method for delivering a plurality of received packets from an input/output controller (IOC) to a host for processing, comprising: determining that the plurality of received packets are part of a same connection; determining that the plurality of received packets were received in order and without gaps; combining h... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the implementation of networking protocols in host computers, and more particularly, to the coalescing of multiple packets into a single larger packet and providing automatic acknowledgements for enabling efficient communications between a Network Interface Controller (N... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Information is typically conveyed over conventional networks in packets. FIG. 1 illustrates a conventional server 100 connected to a network 102 over a link 104 implementing the Ethernet protocol. In FIG. 1 , information is transferred in packets 106 comprised of an Ethernet head... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Embodiments of the present invention are directed to reducing the computational overhead incurred by the host processor during packet processing and improving network performance by adding additional functionality to the NIC. In embodiments of the present invention, under certain ci... | 20050907 | 20121113 | 20070322 | 86886.0 | H04J324 | 0 | LEE, JAE YOUNG | RECEIVE COALESCING AND AUTOMATIC ACKNOWLEDGE IN NETWORK INTERFACE CONTROLLER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,222,713 | ACCEPTED | Wing structure for a waterfowl decoy | A wing structure for a waterfowl decoy including a base, a proximal wing member, and a distal wing member. The wing structure features a shoulder connection between the base and the proximal wing member, allowing the proximal wing member to move with respect to the base. The wing structure also features a wrist connect... | 1. A wing structure for a waterfowl decoy comprising: a base; a proximal wing member; a distal wing member; a shoulder connection between the base and the proximal wing member allowing the proximal wing member to move with respect to the base; a wrist connection between the proximal wing member and the distal wing memb... | TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is directed toward a wing structure for a waterfowl decoy, and more particularly toward a wing structure which provides for natural flapping and folding decoy wing motions. BACKGROUND ART Waterfowl decoys are used by hunters or photographers to attract waterfowl to desired areas. T... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>Waterfowl decoys are used by hunters or photographers to attract waterfowl to desired areas. Typically, the user of waterfowl decoys will arrange a grouping of decoys on the surface of a pond or other body of water, or arrange decoys in the meadows, fields, or swampy areas adjacent to a body ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>One aspect of the present invention is a wing structure for a waterfowl decoy including a base, a proximal wing member, and a distal wing member. The wing structure features a shoulder connection between the base and the proximal wing member, allowing the proximal wing member to mov... | 20050908 | 20070605 | 20070308 | 95688.0 | A01M3106 | 0 | ARK, DARREN W | WING STRUCTURE FOR A WATERFOWL DECOY | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01M | 2,005 | |
11,222,915 | ACCEPTED | Redundant radio frequency network having a roaming terminal communication protocol | Disclosed herein is a redundant network and communication protocol at least including host computers, RF base stations, and roaming terminals. The network may utilize a polling communication protocol such that under heavy traffic conditions, a roaming terminal wishing to initiate communication may be required to determ... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method of beginning a data exchange over a wireless communication channel between a destination device and a sending device, the method comprising: waiting, by the sending device, a period of time that is at least as long as a first predetermined time period and detecting no communication on the ... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/849,776 filed May 4, 2001 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/482,197, filed Jan. 12, 2000, (Attorney Docket No. 37882AAYA) which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/941,49... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Radio frequency (RF) communication networks and protocols are known having remote, roaming terminals which communicate through a variety of types of communication links to host computers. Based on the overall spatial layout, response time and loading requirements of the network, ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>These and other objects are achieved in a method of beginning a data exchange over an RF communication link. The sending device initially identifies the fact that the RF communication link is clear during a period at least as long as the maximum interpoll gap. Thereafter, a request ... | 20050909 | 20090519 | 20060112 | 65497.0 | G05B1900 | 34 | HOLLOWAY III, EDWIN C | REDUNDANT RADIO FREQUENCY NETWORK HAVING A ROAMING TERMINAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G05B | 2,005 | |
11,223,073 | ACCEPTED | Integrated coil apparatus for therapeutically treating human and animal cells, tissues and organs with electromagnetic fields and method for using same | An apparatus and method for electromagnetic treatment for treatment of molecules, cells, tissues, and organs comprising: configuring at least one waveform according to a mathematical model having at least one waveform parameter, said at least one waveform to be coupled to a target pathway structure; choosing a value of... | 1) A method for electromagnetic therapeutic treatment of animals and humans comprising the steps of: Configuring at least one waveform according to a mathematical model having at least one waveform parameter, said at least one waveform to be coupled to a target pathway structure; Choosing a value of said at least one w... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention pertains generally to an electromagnetic treatment integrated coil apparatus and a method for using same to achieve modification of cellular and tissue growth, repair, maintenance, and general behavior by application of encoded electromagnetic informa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention pertains generally to an electromagnetic treatment integrated coil apparatus and a method for using same to achieve modification of cellular and tissue growth, repair, maintenance, and general behavior by application of encoded electromagn... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An electromagnetic treatment induction apparatus integrated into therapeutic and non-therapeutic devices and a method for using same for therapeutic treatment of living tissues and cells by inductively coupling optimally configured waveforms to alter the living tissues and cells' in... | 20050910 | 20100720 | 20070315 | 89496.0 | A61N132 | 3 | LACYK, JOHN P | INTEGRATED COIL APPARATUS FOR THERAPEUTICALLY TREATING HUMAN AND ANIMAL CELLS, TISSUES AND ORGANS WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61N | 2,005 | |
11,223,081 | ACCEPTED | Partition mount | In a spring-loaded curtain mount, the mount includes a pole interface at a proximal end, a compressive mechanism, and a head at a distal end. The pole interface is adapted to receive the end of a standard length adjustable pole or a painter's pole. The compression mechanism is disposed between the proximal end of the m... | 1. A curtain mounting system comprising: a curtain; a pole having first and second ends; and a coupling mechanism at the second end of the pole, the coupling mechanism including a head that is coupled to the pole and a clip that is removably coupled to the head, the clip and head having opposed mating surfaces between ... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/301,233, filed Nov. 21, 2002 which is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/884,337, filed Jun. 19, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,508,295 which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/613,645, ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Partition systems are often employed to separate portions of a building or room. Partitions serve as a barrier to dust, noise, light, odors, and the like. In construction zones, partitions are useful for protecting a clean area from a work area, for example, protecting an area wh... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to a partition mount apparatus and method which overcome the limitations of the prior art. The inventive method and apparatus are applicable to use in construction zones in preventing contaminants such as dust and paint from entering clean areas in ... | 20050909 | 20060919 | 20051229 | 77348.0 | 2 | JOHNSON, BLAIR M | PARTITION MOUNT | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | 2,005 | |||
11,223,166 | ACCEPTED | Anti-glare protection device | An anti-glare protection device for a welding mask includes a transmission control circuit for determining a darkening signal from a control signal, a welding activity detection circuit (6) for detecting a welding activity, based on the output of a first sensor circuit. The welding activity detection circuit is arrange... | 1. An anti-glare protection device (1) for a welding mask, comprising: a transmission control circuit (7) for determining a darkening signal (71) from a control signal (41), a filter drive circuit (9) for driving a controllable optical filter (10) to a transmission value according to the signal input to the filter driv... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to an anti-glare protection device, preferably for a welding protective mask BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Glare protection or dazzle protection devices are, for example, used in welding protection masks, helmets or goggles. In order to enhance the safety and productivity of t... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Glare protection or dazzle protection devices are, for example, used in welding protection masks, helmets or goggles. In order to enhance the safety and productivity of the welder, active electro-optical cells or filter elements are used, which can be driven electronically to a b... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The subject matter of the invention will be explained in more detail in the following text with reference to preferred exemplary embodiments which are illustrated in the attached drawings, in which: FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the function; and FIG. 2 schematically show... | 20050909 | 20120522 | 20070315 | 60440.0 | A61F906 | 1 | ANDERSON, AMBER R | ANTI-GLARE PROTECTION DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61F | 2,005 | |
11,223,279 | ACCEPTED | Brake device for pushcart | A brake device for a pushcart includes a rotary lever rotatable on a base between first and second positions and biased to the first position. A cam member is rotatable within the rotary lever, and has a convex portion and a concave portion. A braking pin is disposed movably on the base, and is biased to contact the ca... | 1. A brake device for a pushcart, the pushcart having a cart frame and a first wheel disposed rotatably on the cart frame, said brake device comprising a main braking mechanism that includes: a pin-engaging member adapted to be connected fixedly to the first wheel and having a plurality of angularly equidistant grooves... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a brake device, and more particularly to a brake device incorporated in a pushcart for carrying a baby. 2. Description of the Related Art A pushcart is designed to carry a baby. Typically, a brake device is disposed on such a pushcart, and ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a brake device, and more particularly to a brake device incorporated in a pushcart for carrying a baby. 2. Description of the Related Art A pushcart is designed to carry a baby. Typically, a brake device is disposed on such a pu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>An object of this invention is to provide a brake device for a pushcart, which includes a rotary lever that can be operated easily and conveniently to lock and release a wheel. Another object of this invention is to provide a brake device for a pushcart that includes a rotary lever,... | 20050908 | 20090526 | 20070308 | 62328.0 | B62B504 | 1 | NGUYEN, XUAN LAN T | BRAKE DEVICE FOR PUSHCART | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B62B | 2,005 | |
11,223,361 | ACCEPTED | Treatment with anti-ErbB2 antibody combinations | The present application describes methods for treating ErbB-expressing cancer with anti-ErbB2 antibody combinations. | 1. A method of treating ErbB2-expressing cancer in a human, comprising administering to the human therapeutically effective amounts of (a) a first antibody which binds ErbB2 and inhibits growth of cancer cells which overexpress ErbB2; and (b) a second antibody which binds ErbB2 and blocks by 50% or greater binding of m... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 09/602,812 filed Jun. 23, 2000, which is a non-provisional application filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b)(1), claiming priority under 35 USC 119(e) to provisional application No. 60/141,316 filed Jun. 25, 1999, the contents of which are incorporated herein ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The ErbB family of receptor tyrosine kinases are important mediators of cell growth, differentiation and survival. The receptor family includes four distinct members including epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR or ErbB1), HER2 (ErbB2 or p185 neu ), HER3 (ErbB3) and HER4 (ErbB... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating cancer in a human, wherein the cancer expresses epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), comprising administering to the human a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody which binds ErbB2. Various advantag... | 20050909 | 20090310 | 20060216 | 97368.0 | A61K39395 | 5 | HOLLERAN, ANNE L | TREATMENT WITH ANTI-ERBB2 ANTIBODY COMBINATIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,223,424 | ACCEPTED | Scale with clampable protrusion for weighing bicycles and other sports-related items | A scale for weighing objects in general and specifically bicycles is described. One embodiment of the scale comprises a body, a hook for suspending the item to be weighed, and an appendage extending from the body. The appendage is adapted to be firmly secured in a tube clamp of a typical bicycle repair stand to hold th... | 1. A scale for weighing objects, the scale comprising: a body, the body having a top side and a bottom side and including (i) a weighing mechanism, and (ii) a display; a hook coupled with the body; and an appendage extending from the body, the appendage adapted to be clamped in a tube clamp of a bicycle stand tight eno... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to the provisional application No. 60/612,985 filed on Sep. 24, 2004 having the same name and the same inventor as this application. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to scales, and more particularly, to scales from which an item is suspended. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Various types of scales are known in the art from which an item is suspended to be weighed. The more common hanging scales include analog grocery scales adapted to weigh meat and or produce, and fish scales. Typically, these scales are suspended from overhead and include either a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one embodiment of the invention, a scale is described that includes: (i) a body; (ii) a hook or other implement that hangs from the body to which a bicycle or other items, such as but not limited to backpacks, can be suspended; and (iii) an appendage protruding from the body that... | 20050909 | 20070220 | 20060330 | 71495.0 | G01G1956 | 1 | GIBSON, RANDY W | SCALE WITH CLAMPABLE PROTRUSION FOR WEIGHING BICYCLES AND OTHER SPORTS-RELATED ITEMS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G01G | 2,005 | |
11,223,775 | ACCEPTED | Method and apparatus for varying the number of pilot tones in a multiple antenna communication system | Methods and apparatus are provided for varying the number of pilot tones in a multiple antenna communication system. Data is transmitted in a multiple antenna communication system by selecting a number of pilot tones to be employed to transmit the data; and transmitting an indication of the selected number of pilot ton... | 1. A method for transmitting data in a multiple antenna communication system, said method comprising the step of: selecting a number of pilot tones to be employed to transmit said data; and transmitting an indication of said selected number of pilot tones in a preamble of a packet containing said data. 2. The method of... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/608,472, filed Sep. 9, 2004, incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to multiple antenna wireless communication systems, and more pa... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Multiple transmit and receive antennas have been proposed to provide both increased robustness and capacity in next generation Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems. The increased robustness can be achieved through techniques that exploit the spatial diversity and additional... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Generally, methods and apparatus are provided for varying the number of pilot tones in a multiple antenna communication system. According to one aspect of the invention, data is transmitted in a multiple antenna communication system by selecting a number of pilot tones to be employe... | 20050909 | 20090113 | 20060406 | 59711.0 | H04Q724 | 2 | PEACHES, RANDY | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VARYING THE NUMBER OF PILOT TONES IN A MULTIPLE ANTENNA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04Q | 2,005 | |
11,223,789 | ACCEPTED | Content-based segmentation scheme for data compression in storage and transmission including hierarchical segment representation | In a coding system, input data within a system is encoded. The input data might include sequences of symbols that repeat in the input data or occur in other input data encoded in the system. The encoding includes determining a target segment size, determining a window size, identifying a fingerprint within a window of ... | 1. A method of encoding input data within a system, wherein the input data might include sequences of symbols that repeat in the input data or occur in other input data encoded in the system, the method comprising: identifying, within a number of sequential input data symbols defined by an offset and a window size, a f... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/968,868, filed Oct. 18, 2004 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,961,009) entitled, CONTENT-BASED SEGMENTATION SCHEME FOR DATA COMPRESSION IN STORAGE AND TRANSMISSION INCLUDING HIERARCHICAL SEGMENT REPRESENTATION which i... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to data compression and more specifically to segmentation used for compression. Data compression is useful for more efficiently storing and transmitting data. Data compression is a process of representing input data as compressed data such ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In a coding system according to one embodiment of the present invention, input data within a system is encoded. The input data might include sequences of symbols that repeat in the input data or occur in other input data encoded in the system. The encoding includes determining... | 20050908 | 20061003 | 20060323 | 65630.0 | H03M700 | 1 | LAUTURE, JOSEPH J | CONTENT-BASED SEGMENTATION SCHEME FOR DATA COMPRESSION IN STORAGE AND TRANSMISSION INCLUDING HIERARCHICAL SEGMENT REPRESENTATION | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H03M | 2,005 | |
11,223,823 | ACCEPTED | Adapter for allowing both online and offline training of a text to text system | An adapter for a text to text training. A main corpus is used for training, and a domain specific corpus is used to adapt the main corpus according to the training information in the domain specific corpus. The adaptation is carried out using a technique that may be faster than the main training. The parameter set from... | 1. A method, comprising: First carrying out a first training using at least one corpus of language information, using a first training operation to obtain a first parameter set; second carrying out a second training using a domain specific corpus, using a second training operation which operates faster than said first ... | BACKGROUND Text-to-text applications, such as machine translation systems, often operate based on training data. A machine translation system may automatically learn from translated documents. The quality of the actual translation is based on the amount and quality of the data, and the precision of the training process... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Text-to-text applications, such as machine translation systems, often operate based on training data. A machine translation system may automatically learn from translated documents. The quality of the actual translation is based on the amount and quality of the data, and the precision of the trai... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>The present application teaches a system which allows a generic training to be done by the translation developer. The translation developer can use a slow but accurate training technique for that generic training. A text to text application system may be done in two parts, generic training done firs... | 20050909 | 20091124 | 20070426 | 98788.0 | G06N302 | 1 | STEVENS, THOMAS H | ADAPTER FOR ALLOWING BOTH ONLINE AND OFFLINE TRAINING OF A TEXT TO TEXT SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G06N | 2,005 | |
11,224,068 | ACCEPTED | Authentication card and wireless authentication system performing mutual authentication by means of the authentication card | The present invention provides an authentication card inserted to a portable device. The authentication card 1 is inserted (installed) in a cellular phone 30 and the authentication card 2 is inserted (installed) in a PDA 40. The authentication card 1 comprises an identification code transmission unit 10 and the authent... | 1. An authentication card that is installed in a portable apparatus that is carried by an owner and which performs wireless authentication for a device authentication card that is installed in another device, comprising: a storage portion for storing data of a call signal, an identification code of the authentication c... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of international application PCT/JP2003/03574, filed on Mar. 25, 2003, now pending, herein incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an authentication card that is installed in a portable apparatus that is carri... | <SOH> BACKGROUND ART <EOH>In recent years, portable information devices such as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and notebook computers have come into widespread use. Such portable information devices store multiple information such as information on the individual using the portable information device and informati... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>FIG. 1 shows a usage example of an authentication card of the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed constitution of the transmission unit; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a constitutional example of a cancellation unit 20 ; FIG.... | 20050913 | 20090630 | 20060105 | 99868.0 | H04M166 | 2 | MILLER, BRANDON J | AUTHENTICATION CARD AND WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM PERFORMING MUTUAL AUTHENTICATION BY MEANS OF THE AUTHENTICATION CARD | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,224,174 | ACCEPTED | Material spreader and method for using same | A material spreader includes a belt/chain assembly. The belt is mounted within the chamber of the material spreader and the chain remains out of contact with the material during the operation of the device. A sliding barrier is mounted at the rear of the belt, and moves from a forward position adjacent the front of the... | 1. A material spreader for spreading a quantity of material comprising: a material spreader box having a bottom wall and opposite side walls forming a storage chamber for storing the quantity of material; at least a first upstanding auger and a second upstanding auger mounted to the spreader box for rotation about firs... | CROSS REFERENCE TO EARLIER APPLICATIONS This is a continuation-in-part of pending application Ser. No. 10/673,625, filed Sep. 29, 2003, herein incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a material spreader and method for using same. It may be used for spreading manure, compost, slu... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to a material spreader and method for using same. It may be used for spreading manure, compost, sludge, paunch or other materials. Conventional material spreaders utilize a series of horizontal bars extending laterally across the floor of the spreader box. ... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The foregoing objects may be achieved by a material spreader comprising a material spreader box having a bottom wall, opposite sidewalls, a front wall, and a rear wall forming a material storage chamber for storing a quantity of material. The bottom wall includes opposite side... | 20050912 | 20070320 | 20060803 | 57277.0 | A01C1700 | 0 | GANEY, STEVEN J | MATERIAL SPREADER AND METHOD FOR USING SAME | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A01C | 2,005 | |
11,224,176 | ACCEPTED | Rotary processor | The present invention provides an apparatus for increasing the intrinsic viscosity of a polymer. The apparatus includes a rotary kiln with internal walls for delaying progress of the polymer to the exit of the kiln to be subject to sufficient processing to obtain desirable intrinsic viscosity. | 1. An apparatus for increasing the intrinsic viscosity of a polymer comprising: a chamber adapted to be rotated about an axis and defining a first radial dimension, the chamber defining an internal volume and an internal surface, the chamber having a first end wall and a second end wall opposed to the first end wall, t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Polymer resins are molded into a variety of useful products. One such polymer resin is polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. It is well known that aromatic polyester resins, particularly PET, copolymers of terephthalic acid with lower proportions of isophthalic acid and polybutylene tereph... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Polymer resins are molded into a variety of useful products. One such polymer resin is polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. It is well known that aromatic polyester resins, particularly PET, copolymers of terephthalic acid with lower proportions of isophthalic acid and polybut... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides an apparatus for increasing the intrinsic viscosity of a polymer. The apparatus includes: (1) a chamber adapted to be rotated about an axis and defining a first radial dimension, the chamber defining an internal volume and an internal surface, the cham... | 20050912 | 20090908 | 20070315 | 96658.0 | B01F902 | 0 | SORKIN, DAVID L | ROTARY PROCESSOR | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B01F | 2,005 | |
11,224,637 | ACCEPTED | Electric treadmill | The present invention relates to an electric treadmill in which the tread base neighboring upon the running belt and based upon the central reference point is provided with sensing lines for acceleration, sensing lines for deceleration both of which are arranged one after the other. When the runner touches the fixed se... | 1. An electric treadmill comprising a tread base, a handrail, an electric console, a motor, a running belt and a rear support, said motor bringing a drive belt into rotation which drives a front roller, said running belt being placed around said front and rear rollers, thereby creating an endless rotation by means of t... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Fields of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric treadmill, and more particularly, to a device which is provided with a plurality of fixed sensing lines. When the operator touches one of them, a command is given to accelerate, decelerate or stop the operation of the tr... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Fields of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric treadmill, and more particularly, to a device which is provided with a plurality of fixed sensing lines. When the operator touches one of them, a command is given to accelerate, decelerate or stop the operati... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, it is a primary object of the present invention to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks and to provide an electric treadmill which is provided with a plurality of fixed sensing lines. When the operator touches one of them, a command is given to accelerate, decelerate o... | 20050913 | 20061226 | 20060112 | 77578.0 | A63B2202 | 0 | RICHMAN, GLENN E | ELECTRIC TREADMILL | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,005 | |
11,224,679 | ACCEPTED | Emoticon input method and apparatus | An apparatus, such as a communication device, is provided with emoticon input logic associated with an input key to improve the ease-of-use of the apparatus for entering emoticons, e.g. into a text message, while the apparatus is operating e.g. in a text mode. Responsive to a selection of the associated input key, one ... | 1. An apparatus comprising: a display; a first input key; and operating logic associated with the first input key to display on said display one or more emoticons for selection by a user, responsive to a selection of said first input key, when the apparatus is operating in a text mode. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wher... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a continuation of prior application Ser. No. 09/932,592, filed Aug. 17, 2001, having the same title and inventorship. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of textual or nonverbal communication. More specifically, the present inventi... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Advances in integrated circuit, microprocessor, networking and telecommunication technologies have led to the development and wide spread adoption of networked computing devices and mobile communication devices. As a result, email, instant messaging, and wireless telephone calls have all become i... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The invention is illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements, and in which: FIG. 1 illustrates a wireless mobile phone incorporated with the teachings of the presen... | 20050912 | 20070123 | 20060413 | 58753.0 | H04B138 | 2 | NGUYEN, LEE | EMOTICON INPUT METHOD AND APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04B | 2,005 | |
11,224,713 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus for manufacturing electronic device, method of manufacturing electronic device, and program for manufacturing electronic device | A reflow process is provided for multiple units which improves productivity. A reflow furnace is moved along a transport direction of a tape substrate and is fixed at a position matching the product pitch of a circuit substrate. Any of a plurality of heating blocks and cooling blocks are matched to the product pitches ... | 1. A method of manufacturing an electronic device comprising the steps of: controlling a position of a heat generating means based on product pitches of an area of a continuous body to be heated; and raising a temperature of said area of said continuous body to be heated by controlling a distance between said heat gene... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/394,493 filed Mar. 21, 2003 and claims priority to Japanese Application No. 2002-081223 filed Mar. 22, 2002 and Japanese Application No. 2003-024651 filed Jan. 31, 2003, all of which are incorporated by reference. B... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Technical Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing an electronic device, a method of manufacturing an electronic device, and a program for manufacturing an electronic device, which are specifically applicable to a solder reflow process by which ele... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In order to solve the aforementioned problems, an apparatus for manufacturing an electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: a heat generating means for raising a temperature of an area to be heated by controlling a distance to the area of a continuo... | 20050912 | 20090721 | 20060112 | 95841.0 | F27B900 | 0 | SAAD, ERIN BARRY | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND PROGRAM FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | F27B | 2,005 | |
11,224,957 | ACCEPTED | Display control apparatus and method, recording medium, and program | A display control apparatus for controlling display in a first display device that displays a predetermined display range of an entire supplied image is provided. The display control apparatus includes an image scaledown unit adapted to scale down a first image based on a scaledown ratio that is preset in accordance wi... | 1. A display control apparatus for controlling display in a first display device that displays a predetermined display range of an entire supplied image, the display control apparatus comprising: image scaledown means for scaling down a first image based on a scaledown ratio that is preset in accordance with the size o... | CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present invention contains subject matter related to Japanese Patent Application JP 2004-291118 filed in the Japanese Patent Office on Oct. 4, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display control apparatus and method, a recording medium, and a program. More specifically, the present invention relates to a display control apparatus and method, a recording medium, and a program enabling a user to p... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>However, in a case where the dual display function is used in a PC, one of two display devices connected to the PC being a PC display and the other being a television receiver (TV receiver) such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), different images are displayed on the screens of the PC dis... | 20050914 | 20110215 | 20060406 | 70585.0 | G09G500 | 0 | SAMS, MICHELLE L | DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND PROGRAM | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,225,253 | ACCEPTED | Cooling device for cooling a heat-generating component, and electronic apparatus having the cooling device | A cooling device having a heat receiving portion, a heat radiating portion, a heat pipe, and a fan. The heat receiving portion is held on a wiring board and thermally connected to a heat-generating component. The heat radiating portion radiates the heat generated by the heat-generating component, at a position remote f... | 1. A cooling device for cooling a heat-generating component, comprising: a heat receiving portion thermally connected to the heat-generating component; a heat radiating portion which radiates heat generated by the heat-generating component, at a position remote from the heat receiving portion; a heat-transferring compo... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-289012, filed Sep. 30, 2004, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND 1. Field The present invention relates to a cooling device ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field The present invention relates to a cooling device having a heat-radiating portion for radiating heat from a heat-generating component and a fan for applying cooling air to the heat radiating portion, and to an electronic apparatus, such as a portable computer, which incorporates this coo... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING <EOH>The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention, and together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, s... | 20050913 | 20081216 | 20060413 | 84109.0 | H05K720 | 0 | CHERVINSKY, BORIS LEO | COOLING DEVICE FOR COOLING A HEAT-GENERATING COMPONENT, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS HAVING THE COOLING DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,225,616 | ACCEPTED | Centralized voice recognition unit for wireless control of personal mobile electronic devices | Described are a method and system for controlling the operation of personal mobile electronic devices disposed about a user. Each device is adapted to receive command according to a common wireless protocol. A voice signal is generated in response to a voice command spoken by the user. Command data are generated for on... | 1. A system for controlling the operation of a plurality of personal mobile electronic devices disposed proximate to a user, each of the personal mobile electronic devices adapted to receive commands in accordance with a wireless protocol, the system comprising: a microphone to generate a voice signal responsive to a v... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates generally to voice recognition for control and monitoring of personal mobile electronic devices. In particular, the invention relates to a system for controlling and monitoring the operation of multiple personal mobile electronic devices worn by a user using voice commands. ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The use of personal mobile electronic devices that can be carried on a person has increased dramatically in recent years. Such devices include cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), handheld computers, broadcast systems, music and video playback devices, sophist... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one aspect, the invention features a method for controlling the operation of a plurality of personal mobile electronic devices disposed proximate to a user. Each of the personal mobile electronic devices is adapted to receive commands in accordance with a wireless protocol. The s... | 20050913 | 20080826 | 20070315 | 58694.0 | H04M300 | 0 | EWART, JAMES D | CENTRALIZED VOICE RECOGNITION UNIT FOR WIRELESS CONTROL OF PERSONAL MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,225,631 | ACCEPTED | TNFalpha antagonists and methotrexate in the treatment of TNF-mediated disease | Methods for treating and/or preventing a TNF-mediated disease in an individual are disclosed. Also disclosed is a composition comprising methotrexate and an anti-tumor necrosis factor antibody. TNF-mediated diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and acute and chronic immune diseases associated with tra... | 1. A method for treating or preventing a tumor necrosis factor-mediated disease in an individual in need thereof comprising co-administering methotrexate and a TNFα antagonist to said individual, in therapeutically effective amounts. 2-38. (canceled) | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/690,775, filed Aug. 1, 1996, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/607,419, filed Feb. 28, 1996, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of International Application No. PCT/GB94/00462, filed Mar. 10... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Monocytes and macrophages secrete cytokines known as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and tumor necrosis factor beta (TNFβ) in response to endotoxin or other stimuli. TNFα is a soluble homotrimer of 17 kD protein subunits (Smith et al., J. Biol. Chem. 262:6951-6954 (1987)). A m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is based on the discovery that treatment of patients suffering from a TNF-mediated disease with a tumor necrosis factor antagonist, Such as an anti-tumor necrosis factor antibody, as adjunctive and/or concomitant therapy to methotrexate therapy produces a rapid... | 20050912 | 20101207 | 20060511 | 98432.0 | A61K39395 | 4 | GAMBEL, PHILLIP | METHODS OF TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS WITH AN ANTI-TNF-ALPHA ANTIBODIES AND METHOTREXATE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | A61K | 2,005 | |
11,225,900 | ACCEPTED | Enhanced digital data collector for removable memory modules | A hand-held battery powered data transfer and repository device for transferring data between one or more flash memory modules and a large capacity digital storage device, which may be either external or internal to the device. The device includes one or more slots to accept a flash memory module into a housing which i... | 1. A method of operating a portable, hand-held digital camera picture image data transfer and repository device, said data transfer and repository device including within a hand-held housing which can be comfortably held in a user's palm: a port for coupling said portable repository device to a user's computer, a mass ... | This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/615,838, filed Jul. 13, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of related U.S. application Ser. No. 09/149,448, Battaglia et al., which was filed on Sep. 9, 1998 and which is incorporated herein by reference. This application claims the benefit of U.S. P... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Over recent years, digital cameras have been rapidly growing in worldwide popularity. Such cameras provide many advantages over the conventional film camera. For example, digital cameras do not require the time and financial expenditures of conventional cameras in ter... | <SOH> BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Over recent years, digital cameras have been rapidly growing in worldwide popularity. Such cameras provide many advantages over the conventional film camera. For example, digital cameras do not require the time and financial expenditures of conventional cameras in ter... | 20050914 | 20110719 | 20060803 | 71270.0 | H04N591 | 1 | BOCCIO, VINCENT F | ENHANCED DIGITAL DATA COLLECTOR FOR REMOVABLE MEMORY MODULES | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,225,947 | ACCEPTED | Medical examination table with pullout step | A medical examination table has a step that is movable between a stowed position within the base of the table, to an extending position for use by persons mounting or dismounting the table. Slide members are coupled to the step inboard from the lateral sides of the step, so that the slide members are hidden from view e... | 1. A medical examination table, comprising: table structure including a patient support surface adapted to support a patient thereon; a bay defined in said table structure for receiving a stowable step therein; a step operatively coupled to said table, proximate said bay, for movement between a first position wherein s... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to medical examination tables, and more particularly to a medical examination table having a step slidably stowed within the table. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Medical examination tables and chairs are known in the art for supporting a patient thereon while... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Medical examination tables and chairs are known in the art for supporting a patient thereon while a medical professional examines the patient or performs a medical procedure. For convenience, reference is made herein to an examination table, but it will be understood that the fea... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a medical examination table having a step that is easily movable between a stowed position within a bay provided in the base of the table, and an extended position outward from the base for use by persons mounting or dismounting the table. Sliding move... | 20050914 | 20080617 | 20070315 | 66174.0 | A61G1310 | 0 | KELLEHER, WILLIAM J | MEDICAL EXAMINATION TABLE WITH PULLOUT STEP | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | A61G | 2,005 | |
11,226,168 | ACCEPTED | Methods for the isolation and expansion of cord blood derived T regulatory cells | The present invention encompasses methods, and kits for the isolation and expansion of T regulatory cells having the CD45RA+ phenotype, including such cells from human umbilical cord blood. | 1. A method of isolating a regulatory T cell (Treg cell) from a population of phenotypically CD45RA+ blood cells, wherein said Treg cell suppresses T cell proliferation, said method comprising: a) isolating a population of mononuclear cells from said human umbilical cord blood sample; b) contacting said population of m... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/609,916, filed Sep. 15, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety herein. GOVERNMENT INTERESTS This invention was supported in part by the National I... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Naturally arising CD4 + CD25 + T regulatory cells (T reg ) can restrict or alter most types of immune responses (Sakaguchi, 2004, Annu. Rev. Immunol., 22: 531-562). Initially, T reg cells were described to be critical for the control of autoimmunity (Sakaguchi, et al., 1995, J. I... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention includes a method for isolating a regulatory T cell from a population of phenotypically CD45RA + blood cells, wherein the T reg cell suppresses T cell proliferation. The method of the present invention comprises isolating a population of mononuclear cells from ... | 20050914 | 20160301 | 20060323 | 91376.0 | C12N508 | 0 | JUEDES, AMY E | Methods for the isolation and expansion of cord blood derived T regulatory cells | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | C12N | 2,005 | |
11,226,272 | ACCEPTED | Start-up apparatus for power converters | A start-up apparatus for a power supply is presented. A charging path from an input voltage to a holding capacitor is cut off after the power converter starts up. The start-up apparatus includes a transistor having a drain supplied with the input voltage, and a source connected to the holding capacitor and an input of ... | 1. A start-up apparatus for starting up a power converter, which is supplied with an input voltage and is connected to a holding capacitor, comprising: a transistor, having a source, a gate and a drain, said drain of said transistor is supplied with said input voltage, said source of said transistor being connected to ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a start-up apparatus for a power converter. More particularly, the present invention relates to a start-up apparatus having a hysteresis threshold voltage range to control the power converter. 2. Description of Related Art FIG. 1 sho... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a start-up apparatus for a power converter. More particularly, the present invention relates to a start-up apparatus having a hysteresis threshold voltage range to control the power converter. 2. Description of Related Ar... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention provides a start-up apparatus for a power converter. A start-up resistor connected between an input voltage and a switching controller is not essential. By cutting off the charging path from the input voltage to a holding capacitor after the power converter sta... | 20050915 | 20070814 | 20070315 | 94208.0 | H02M3335 | 1 | VU, BAO Q | START-UP APPARATUS FOR POWER CONVERTERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02M | 2,005 | |
11,226,464 | ACCEPTED | Cooling device for construction machine | In a bulldozer, a radiator module is separated from an engine and is disposed on the rear of the bulldozer. Louver plates on the upper portion of a grill are installed so as to cover the outside of the radiator module and point in a substantially horizontal direction. Louver plates on the lower portion of the grill poi... | 1. A cooling device for a construction machine that is disposed to the rear of the construction machine such that an operator's seat is interposed between an engine disposed on the front of the construction machine and the cooling device, the cooling device comprising: a radiator that supplies cooling water to the engi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cooling device mounted on a construction machine such as a bulldozer or the like. 2. Background Information A radiator unit that includes both a radiator and an oil cooler is conventionally arranged in or near the engine room of a ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cooling device mounted on a construction machine such as a bulldozer or the like. 2. Background Information A radiator unit that includes both a radiator and an oil cooler is conventionally arranged in or near the engine... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A cooling device for a construction machine according to a first aspect of the invention is a cooling device that is disposed to the rear of the construction machine such that an operator's seat is interposed between an engine disposed on the front of the construction machine and the... | 20050915 | 20100713 | 20080131 | 60559.0 | B61D2700 | 0 | FLANIGAN, ALLEN J | COOLING DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | B61D | 2,005 | |
11,226,561 | ACCEPTED | Media validation system | A media validation system including a plurality of media storage devices which contain a quantity of content thereon, a user computer processor assembly structured to operatively access a select media storage device, a verification module, and a communicative link between the verification module and the user computer p... | 1. A media validation system comprising: a plurality of media storage devices, each of said media storage device structured to contain a quantity of content thereon; a user computer processor assembly, said user computer processor assembly structured to operatively access a select one of said media storage devices; a v... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a media validation system which can be utilized in association with any of a variety of types of media storage devices including DVD's and CD's, the validation system associating a user reward aspect in a manner which will require va... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a media validation system which can be utilized in association with any of a variety of types of media storage devices including DVD's and CD's, the validation system associating a user reward aspect in a manner which wil... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a media validation system. In particular, the present media validation system includes a plurality of media storage devices each containing a quality of content thereon. This content can be audio only, video only, audio/video, or any other type of co... | 20050914 | 20091208 | 20060112 | 72940.0 | G06F1700 | 1 | WOO, ISAAC M | MEDIA VALIDATION SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,226,566 | ACCEPTED | Enhanced pre-notification procedure for GERAN MBMS | A system and method for reducing idle mode power consumption for mobile stations (MS) that have joined a Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) session and are waiting for the session to start. The invention is also directed to reducing the power consumption of an MS for which an MBMS session is inactive. In alt... | 1. A method for informing mobile stations (MS) that have joined a Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) session and are waiting for data associated with incoming data for the service, comprising the steps of: monitoring a paging group with the MS to detect MBMS pre-notifications; transmitting MBMS pre-notificat... | RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/611,140 which was filed on Sep. 17, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The invention is directed to a system and methods for transmitting/receiving data during Broadcast mode and Multicast... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention is directed to a system and methods for transmitting/receiving data during Broadcast mode and Multicast mode and, more particularly, to a system and method for reducing idle mode power consumption for mobile stations (MS) that have joined a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The invention is directed to a system and method for reducing idle mode power consumption for mobile stations (MS) that have joined a Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) session and are waiting for the session to start. The invention is also directed to reducing the power ... | 20050914 | 20100323 | 20060406 | 62725.0 | H04J316 | 1 | ROSE, KERRI M | ENHANCED PRE-NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR GERAN MBMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,226,752 | ACCEPTED | Physical conditioning aid for golfers | A physical conditioning device for golfers is provided. A weight is attached to the tip of a standard golf club shaft to provide strength training for a the backswing portion of a golf swing. A drag chute is attached to the shaft to add resistance to the downswing of the golf swing to prevent the user from simply allow... | 1. A physical conditioning apparatus for golf, the apparatus comprising: a shaft with a grip at the butt end thereof; at least one boom, the boom attached to the shaft; and a drag chute with a first end and a second end, the first end of the drag chute attached to the boom. 2. The physical conditioning apparatus of cla... | This application claims priority from U.S. Application No. 60/609,932 filed Sep. 15, 2004 and incorporates by reference the '932 application as if it were fully printed herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION Applicant's invention relates to a physical conditioning device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a p... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Golf is one of America's most popular sports. According to the National Golf Association, more than 26.4 million individuals over the age of 12 played golf in 1999. Although an athletic endeavor, few golfers are properly conditioned to play a complete round of golf. Most golfers ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In accordance with the invention, a golf swing trainer is provided which consists of a typical golfclub shaft constructed of either steel or graphite. In one embodiment, the butt end of the shaft is fitted with a standard golf club grip. In alternate embodiments, the grip may be for... | 20050914 | 20080610 | 20060413 | 64512.0 | A63B6936 | 1 | LEGESSE, NINI F | PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AID FOR GOLFERS | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A63B | 2,005 | |
11,226,857 | ACCEPTED | Private VoIP network for security system monitoring | Security systems typically communicate with alarm monitoring centers using a telephone connection. Security systems will check in with the alarm monitoring center with a diagnostic signal at a predetermined interval—typically once per day. When a security system is connected to a Voice-over-IP service (using Broadband ... | 1. A method for monitoring an alarm system, comprising the steps of: connecting an analog telephone output from an alarm system to an Internet Voice over IP (VoIP) module coupled to the Internet, monitoring the alarm system at an alarm-monitoring server coupled to the Internet, and indicating when connection between th... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is also a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/462,708 (ELLIOT-0001) filed on Jun. 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference. The present application is also a Continuation-In-Part (CIP) of co-pending U.S. patent... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>More and more consumers are switching to Voice-over-IP (VoIP) for telephone service, such as Vonage™ or AT&T CallVantage™. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a typical Voice over IP (VoIP) system. In the system of FIG. 4 , a telephone 210 , which may comprise a standard analog POTS (Pl... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a mechanism for placing an alarm receiver (at security system central station) directly onto a private Voice-over-IP network shared by the customer, thereby eliminating the need for a Voice-over-IP system to re-dial the central station over a standard teleph... | 20050914 | 20090922 | 20060330 | 94963.0 | H04M1104 | 1 | TIEU, BINH KIEN | PRIVATE VOIP NETWORK FOR SECURITY SYSTEM MONITORING | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,226,877 | ACCEPTED | High energy, real time capable, direct radiation conversion X-ray imaging system for Cd-Te and Cd-Zn-Te based cameras | A calibrated real-time, high energy X-ray imaging system is disclosed which incorporates a direct radiation conversion, X-ray imaging camera and a high speed image processing module. The high energy imaging camera utilizes a Cd—Te or a Cd—Zn—Te direct conversion detector substrate. The image processor includes a softwa... | 1. An x-ray imaging device (28) capable of producing multiple image frames (44), each frame comprising an array (45) of uncorrected image pixel values, the device comprising: a. means (20, 49, 22, 24) for correcting the image pixel values from different image frames and b. processing means (24) for calculating correcte... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Regular application, Ser. No. 11/017,629 filed 20 Dec. 2004, and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application, Ser. No. 60/585,742, filed 6 Jul. 2004, and PCT Application No. PCT/IB2005/001896, filed on Jul.... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Over the past ten years digital radiation imaging has gradually been replacing conventional radiation imaging for certain applications. In conventional radiation imaging applications, the detecting or recording means is a photosensitive film or an analog device such as an Image I... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is a high energy, direct radiation conversion, real time X-ray imaging system. More specifically, the present real time X-ray imaging system is in tended for use with Cd—Te and Cd—Zn—Te based cameras. The present invention is particularly useful in X-ray imagin... | 20050914 | 20130910 | 20060406 | 83969.0 | G01T124 | 1 | LEE, SHUN K | HIGH ENERGY, REAL TIME CAPABLE, DIRECT RADIATION CONVERSION X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM FOR CD-TE AND CD-ZN-TE BASED CAMERAS | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G01T | 2,005 | |
11,226,903 | ACCEPTED | Structure for implementation of back-illuminated CMOS or CCD imagers | A structure for implementation of back-illuminated CMOS or CCD imagers. An epitaxial silicon layer is connected with a passivation layer, acting as a junction anode. The epitaxial silicon layer converts light passing through the passivation layer and collected by the imaging structure to photoelectrons. A semiconductor... | 1. A backside illuminated imaging structure comprising: a passivation layer; a silicon layer connected with the passivation layer, acting as a junction anode, the silicon layer adapted to convert light passing through the passivation layer and collected by the imaging structure to photoelectrons; a semiconductor well o... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/610,830, filed Sep. 17, 2004 for a “Back-Illuminated Visible Imager” by Bedabrata Pain and Thomas J Cunningham and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/610,831, filed Sep. 17, 2004 f... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Current commercial CMOS imagers are front-illuminated. FIG. 1 shows a vertical cross-section of the optical collection part of a front-illuminated pixel. The photodetector 10 comprises an ion-implanted cathode 20 on an epitaxial or substrate silicon layer 30 that acts as the anode. The photodetec... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>According to a first aspect, a backside illuminated imaging structure is disclosed, comprising: a passivation layer; a silicon layer connected with the passivation layer, acting as a junction anode, the silicon layer adapted to convert light passing through the passivation layer and collected by the... | 20050913 | 20091110 | 20060413 | 98444.0 | H01L31062 | 1 | LIU, BENJAMIN T | STRUCTURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BACK-ILLUMINATED CMOS OR CCD IMAGERS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H01L | 2,005 | |
11,226,990 | ACCEPTED | Cleaning and sanitizing system | A high pressure water stream (14) is discharged onto a surface to be cleaned. An ozone/water stream (16) is discharged on the same surface for sanitizing the surface. The high pressure water and ozone/water streams (14, 16) are discharged simultaneously along closely adjacent paths that are either parallel (FIG. 3) or ... | 1. A cleaning and sanitizing system, comprising: a first discharge nozzle; a first conduit for delivering water to the first discharge nozzle to be discharged by the first discharge nozzle as a first stream; a second discharge nozzle; a second conduit for delivering ozone/water to the second discharge nozzle, to be dis... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/755,527 filed Jan. 9, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to cleaning by use of a high pressure water stream and sanitizing by use of an ozone/wate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following United States Patents disclose apparatus and methods of using ozone together with a cleaning fluid: U.S. Pat. No. 5,236,512 granted Aug. 17, 1993, to Ernest E. Rogers, Blaine A. Frandsen and Lamont Hislop; No. 5,493,754, granted Feb. 27, 1996 to Russell Gurstein and... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The cleaning and sanitizing system of the present invention is basically characterized by a first discharge nozzle from which a stream of high pressure water is discharged and a second discharge nozzle from which a stream of ozone/water is discharged. The first and second nozzles ar... | 20050915 | 20070313 | 20060112 | 99567.0 | B08B302 | 1 | KORNAKOV, MIKHAIL | CLEANING AND SANITIZING SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B08B | 2,005 | |
11,226,991 | ACCEPTED | Cleaning and sanitizing system | A high pressure water stream (14) is discharged onto a surface to be cleaned. An ozone/water stream (16) is discharged on the same surface for sanitizing the surface. The high pressure water and ozone/water streams (14, 16) are discharged simultaneously along closely adjacent paths that are either parallel (FIG. 3) or ... | 1. A method of cleaning an object, comprising: directing a stream of high pressure water from a hand-held spraying device toward the object; and; directing a stream of ozone/water from the hand-held spraying device toward the object. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the steps of directing a stream of high pressure wat... | PRIORITY CLAIM This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/755,527 filed Jan. 9, 2004, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to cleaning by use of a high pressure water stream and sanitizing by use of an ozone/wate... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The following United States Patents disclose apparatus and methods of using ozone together with a cleaning fluid: U.S. Pat. No. 5,236,512 granted Aug. 17, 1993, to Ernest E. Rogers, Blaine A. Frandsen and Lamont Hislop; U.S. Pat. No. 5,493,754, granted Feb. 27, 1996 to Russell Gu... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The cleaning and sanitizing system of the present invention is basically characterized by a first discharge nozzle from which a stream of high pressure water is discharged and a second discharge nozzle from which a stream of ozone/water is discharged. The first and second nozzles ar... | 20050915 | 20060808 | 20060112 | 99567.0 | B08B300 | 1 | KORNAKOV, MIKHAIL | CLEANING AND SANITIZING SYSTEM | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B08B | 2,005 | |
11,227,018 | ACCEPTED | Mounting structure mounting substrate, electro-optical device, and electronic apparatus | A mounting structure includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of first connection terminals that are disposed on the first surface in a first direction, a plurality of second connection terminals that are disposed on the first surface in a second direction perpendicular to t... | 1. A mounting structure comprising: a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface; a plurality of first connection terminals that are disposed on the first surface in a first direction; a plurality of second connection terminals that are disposed on the first surface in a second direction perpendicula... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present invention relates to a mounting structure which has two substrates electrically connected to each other, to a mounting substrate, to an electro-optical device, and to an electronic apparatus using such an electro-optical device. 2. Related Art An electro-optica... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present invention relates to a mounting structure which has two substrates electrically connected to each other, to a mounting substrate, to an electro-optical device, and to an electronic apparatus using such an electro-optical device. 2. Related Art An el... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>An advantage of the invention is that it provides a mounting structure that can further reduce an electrical adhesion area of two substrates and can easily perform an inspection for a positional deviation between connection terminals provided on two substrates, a mounting substrate, an electro-optic... | 20050915 | 20111220 | 20060330 | 62698.0 | H05K706 | 0 | MERLIN, JESSICA M | MOUNTING STRUCTURE MOUNTING SUBSTRATE, ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05K | 2,005 | |
11,227,033 | ACCEPTED | Protocol definition for software bridge failover | A method, data processing system, and computer usable code are provided for protocol definition for software bridge failover. In a first aspect of the present invention, a first software bridge determines the proper working operation of a physical adapter. Limbo packets are sent to a second software bridge alerting the... | 1. A computer implemented method for providing a protocol definition for software bridge failover in a logical partition data processing system, the method comprising: monitoring for a failure in a first software bridge; and responsive to detecting the failure in the first software bridge, initiating bridging of traffi... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to software bridge failure. More specifically, the present invention relates to a protocol definition for software bridge failover. 2. Description of the Related Art Virtual Ethernet technology is supported on systems, such as... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to software bridge failure. More specifically, the present invention relates to a protocol definition for software bridge failover. 2. Description of the Related Art Virtual Ethernet technology is supported on syst... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The different aspects of the present invention provide a method, data processing system, and computer usable code for protocol definition for software bridge failover. The proper working operation of a physical adapter in a first software bridge is determined. In response to a physi... | 20050915 | 20090217 | 20070315 | 63403.0 | H04J116 | 0 | RIYAMI, ABDULLAH A | PROTOCOL DEFINITION FOR SOFTWARE BRIDGE FAILOVER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04J | 2,005 | |
11,227,066 | ACCEPTED | Dual-mount roll dispenser | A dual-mount roll dispenser has a cover and a body. The body portion is adapted for recess mounting but is also suitable to be exposed in a wall mount application. The hinge or pivots that permit the cover to be opened are positioned sufficiently far forward that, together with the shape of the cover, the cover can be ... | 1. A dispenser for dispensing absorbent sheet products from a roll to be disposed within said dispenser, said dispenser comprising a dispenser body and a cover; the dispenser body comprising a rear portion comprising top, bottom and side surfaces and a rear mounting surface, the rear portion being adapted to at least p... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/US2004/037742 filed on Nov. 12, 2004, which designated the United States of America, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention Th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a dispenser for absorbent sheet products contained in roll form within a dispenser body, preferably paper towels. 2. Description of Related Art Paper towel dispensers in which the towels are supplied in roll form are widely used ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is therefore an object of the invention to address and alleviate, at least in part, the disadvantages described above in connection with the prior art, by providing a dual-mount roll dispenser comprising a dispenser body and a cover; the dispenser body comprising a rear portion c... | 20050916 | 20080826 | 20060518 | 92137.0 | B65H1900 | 0 | RIVERA, WILLIAM ARAUZ | DUAL-MOUNT ROLL DISPENSER | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B65H | 2,005 | |
11,227,068 | ACCEPTED | Ink correction pad | User interfaces for editing text in pen-based computing systems include: (a) a display portion that displays text; and (b) a correction interface that displays an editable text portion corresponding to at least a portion of the text. The correction interface accepts input via a stylus to enable changes to the editable ... | 1. A system, comprising: an input element adapted to receive a selection of a portion of an original text; and a processor programmed and adapted to activate a correction interface that displays an editable text portion corresponding to the portion of the original text, wherein the correction interface accepts input vi... | RELATED APPLICATION DATA This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/704,126 filed Nov. 10, 2003 (now allowed). This priority application is entirely incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to user interfaces for interacting with ele... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>Typical computer systems, especially computer systems using graphical user interfaces (GUIs), are optimized for accepting user input from one or more discrete input devices, such as a keyboard for entering text, and a pointing device, such as a mouse with one or more buttons, for operating the us... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>Aspects of the present invention relate to user interfaces for interacting with electronic text and to systems and methods for using pen or stylus input in a pen-based computing system for modifying electronic text. Such user interfaces may include: (a) a display portion that displays an original te... | 20050916 | 20100420 | 20060112 | 57312.0 | G09G500 | 0 | PATEL, NITIN | INK CORRECTION PAD | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G09G | 2,005 | |
11,227,535 | ACCEPTED | Method for detecting state of secondary battery and device for detecting state of second battery | Based on a plurality of valid data sets from a data set selection portion, an internal-resistance-during-charging calculation portion calculates the value Rc of internal resistance during charging from the slope of a voltage-current linear approximation during charging, and an internal-resistance-during-charging-and-di... | 1. A method for detecting the state of a secondary battery, comprising: (a) a step of acquiring a plurality of data sets associating a current flowing through the secondary battery with a terminal voltage of the secondary battery corresponding to that current; (b) a step of making the plurality of data sets valid when ... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technology for estimating, while driving, the internal resistance (IR) of a secondary battery such as a nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery installed in a pure electric vehicle (PEV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), or the like a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technology for estimating, while driving, the internal resistance (IR) of a secondary battery such as a nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery installed in a pure electric vehicle (PEV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), o... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is achieved in view of the foregoing problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for detecting the state of a secondary battery and a device for detecting the state of a secondary battery that can improve the accuracy in estimatin... | 20050915 | 20100330 | 20060330 | 59703.0 | H02J700 | 0 | PACHECO, ALEXIS BOATENG | METHOD FOR DETECTING STATE OF SECONDARY BATTERY AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING STATE OF SECONDARY BATTERY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H02J | 2,005 | |
11,227,654 | ACCEPTED | Goggle lens, method of manufacturing same, and goggle containing same | A goggle lens comprises a first surface (210) and a second surface (220) separated by a thickness (230, 240) of the goggle lens. The goggle lens is made up of a central region (121), a first lateral region (122) on a first side of the central region, and a second lateral region (123) on an opposite side of the central ... | 1. A goggle lens comprising: a first surface and a second surface separated by a thickness of the goggle lens, where the goggle lens is made up of: a central region; a first lateral region on a first side of the central region; and a second lateral region on an opposite side of the central region, wherein: the first su... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to goggles, and relates more particularly to goggle lenses. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Military goggles, industrial safety goggles, and other protective eyewear, all of which will be referred to herein using the term “goggles,” are characterized by a plate or len... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Military goggles, industrial safety goggles, and other protective eyewear, all of which will be referred to herein using the term “goggles,” are characterized by a plate or lens that offers protection for a user's eyes while providing a relatively unobstructed view of objects bey... | <SOH> BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS <EOH>The invention will be better understood from a reading of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures in the drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a goggle according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 2 is a... | 20050914 | 20080805 | 20070315 | 83563.0 | G02C702 | 0 | MANNO, JESSICA S | GOGGLE LENS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME, AND GOGGLE CONTAINING SAME | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | G02C | 2,005 | |
11,228,000 | ACCEPTED | Aerosol dispenser valve | An improved valve member, aerosol dispenser valve containing the valve member, aerosol container for dispensing moisture curable foams, and moisture curable foam and dispenser, in which the valve member is made of a glass filled polyolefin. The polyolefin is preferably a polyethylene. The glass content is between about... | 1. An improved valve member for use in a dispenser valve for dispensing a substance, the improvement comprising the valve member being made of a glass filled polyolefin. 2. The improved valve member according to claim 1 wherein the polyolefin is a polyethylene. 3. The improved valve member according to claim 2 wherein ... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/627,850, filed Nov. 15, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/610,282, filed Sep. 16, 2004, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This in... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to aerosol dispenser valves for products, and in particular to dispenser valves for moisture curable products such as foams. Moisture curable products, such as moisture curable polyurethane foams, have found wide application in homes and businesses. These f... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a dispenser valve for a moisture-curable foam made from a glass-filled polyolefin. In the preferred embodiment the polyolefin is a high density polyethylene. The polyethylene preferably has a glass content of between about 2% and ab... | 20050915 | 20110726 | 20060330 | 99984.0 | B65D8314 | 1 | JACYNA, J CASIMER | AEROSOL DISPENSER VALVE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | B65D | 2,005 | |
11,228,017 | ACCEPTED | Roll-up heating for a floor, or wall | The roll-up floor heating comprises an insulating layer, a heating element and a cladding. The insulating layer is intended for laying on a floor and the heating element extends between the cladding and the insulating layer. The cladding is intended to support a floor covering and comprises a force distribution layer f... | 1. Roll-up floor heating (1), comprising an insulating layer (10), a heating element (11) and a cladding (12), in which the insulating layer (10) is intended for laying on a floor (2) and the heating element (11) extends between the cladding (12) and the insulating layer (10), characterized in that the cladding (12) is... | The invention relates to a roll-up floor heating according to the preamble of claim 1. U.S. Pat. No. 3,539,767, in FIG. 11, discloses a roll-up floor heating which is composed of a number of layers. A metal foil through which electricity can be conducted serves as the heating element. This metal foil is glued between a... | 20050916 | 20090915 | 20060427 | 68386.0 | H05B300 | 0 | PATEL, VINOD D | ROLL-UP HEATING FOR A FLOOR, OR WALL | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H05B | 2,005 | |||
11,228,294 | ACCEPTED | Charge storage device | A charge storage device comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode being opposed to and spaced apart from the first electrode; a porous separator disposed between the electrodes; a sealed package for containing the electrodes, the separator and an electrolyte in which the electrodes are immersed; and a first ter... | 1. A charge storage device comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode being opposed to and spaced apart from the first electrode; a porous separator disposed between the electrodes; a sealed package for containing the electrodes, the separator and an electrolyte in which the electrodes are immersed; and a first ... | This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11/050,762 filed 7 Feb. 2005, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/635,775 filed 7 Aug. 2003, U.S. Pat. No. 6,920,034 B2, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/763,423 filed 24 Aug. 2001, U.S. Pat. No. 6,631,072, which is a 371 national phase app... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to a charge storage device and a method of manufacture thereof. The invention has been developed primarily for use with the electrochemical charge storage devices such as supercapacitors and will be described hereinafter with reference to that applic... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is an object of the present invention, at least in the preferred embodiments, to overcome or substantially ameliorate one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art or at least to provide a useful alternative. According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a ch... | 20050919 | 20080603 | 20070823 | 93458.0 | H01G900 | 3 | HA, NGUYEN T | CHARGE STORAGE DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | H01G | 2,005 | |
11,228,359 | ACCEPTED | Apparatus and method for moving contents having a restricted number of copies between storage media | An apparatus for moving contents includes an input unit for inputting the contents and a control unit for controlling the movement of the contents between storage media by analyzing a copy control code of the contents. The method for moving contents includes the steps of analyzing a copy control code of the contents wh... | 1. A method of managing content, comprising the steps of: (a) judging whether a control information is a copy control information or moving control information, wherein the control information is associated with a protection of content, and the moving control information indicating whether a moving of content is permit... | This application is a Continuation of co-pending application Ser. No. 10/022,889, filed on Dec. 20, 2001, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference and for which priority is claimed under 35 U.S.C. § 120. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an a... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for moving contents, particularly, to an apparatus and method for moving contents capable of moving contents having a restricted number of copies to another storage media. 2. Description of the Bac... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for moving contents capable of moving the position of stored contents under the condition that the number of contents is not increased. Another object of the present invention is to provide an appara... | 20050919 | 20100209 | 20060119 | 75398.0 | G06F1200 | 1 | PICH, PONNOREAY | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOVING CONTENTS HAVING A RESTRICTED NUMBER OF COPIES BETWEEN STORAGE MEDIA | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,228,455 | ACCEPTED | Sample mounts for microcrystal crystallography | Sample mounts (10) for mounting microcrystals of biological macromolecules for X-ray crystallography are prepared by using patterned thin polyimide films (12) that have curvature imparted thereto, for example, by being attached to a curved outer surface of a small metal rod (16). The patterned film (12) preferably incl... | 1. A mount for holding a crystal to be examined using X-ray crystallography, said mount comprising: a film having a tapered tip end for reception of a crystal; and means for imparting curvature to said film to increase the structural rigidity of said film. 2. The mount of claim 1, wherein said film is formed of a plast... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation under 35 U.S.C. 120 and 365(c) of International Application No. PCT/US2004/006088, filed Mar. 22, 2004, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Application No. 60/455,853, filed Mar. 20, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to sample mounts for mounting and manipulating macromolecular and virus crystals and other samples for X-ray crystallography, and methods of using the same. 2. Description of the Background Art One of the most com... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention addresses the foregoing need through provision of microcrystal sample mounts in which a thin plastic film is employed to support a crystal to be analyzed. The film has a thickness of 50 μm or less and is preferably made from polyimide. A key feature of the inve... | 20050919 | 20070828 | 20060427 | 81705.0 | C30B2702 | 0 | RAO, G NAGESH | SAMPLE MOUNTS FOR MICROCRYSTAL CRYSTALLOGRAPHY | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C30B | 2,005 | |
11,228,529 | ACCEPTED | Reusable sticker | A method of performing an action in relation to a first association between a reusable sticker and an object, the reusable sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data indicative of a sticker identity and of a first interactive element representing the action, the method including: receiving first indicating d... | 1. A method of performing an action in relation to a first association between a reusable sticker and an object, the reusable sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data indicative of a sticker identity and of a first interactive element representing the action, the method including: receiving first indicatin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention generally relates to a mobile device incorporating a printer. The invention more specifically relates to a mobile device such as a mobile telecommunications device, for example a mobile or cellular telephone that incorporates a printer which is able to print a wide variety o... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The assignee has developed mobile or cellular telephones, Personal Data Assistants (PDAs) and other mobile telecommunication devices, with the ability to print hard copies of content, such as images or information stored or accessed by the device, (see for example, U.S. Pat. No. ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In one particular, but non-limiting, aspect, an M-Print device is a mobile device such as a telephone or PDA which incorporates a printer. Paper is either manually presented or auto-fed from a cartridge, depending on device form factor. The printer may or may not print tags, for exa... | 20050919 | 20100202 | 20070322 | 93066.0 | H04M100 | 0 | MARSHALL, CHRISTLE I | REUSABLE STICKER | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04M | 2,005 | |
11,228,648 | ACCEPTED | Urea phosphite | Urea Phosphite is a new composition of matter useful as a fertilizer and as a fungicide. It is made by reacting phosphorous acid with urea. Urea Phosphite is characterized by being a liquid produced in an unprocessed reaction, and by having phosphite as a phosphorus source and urea as a nitrogen source. The reaction pr... | 1. A composition of matter formed from reacting a urea compound with a phosphorus acid compound. 2. The composition of matter of claim 1 having the following chemical formula: 3. The composition of matter of claim 1 wherein said urea compound is selected from the group consisting of ureas, thioureas, phenylureas and ot... | RELATED APPLICATION This patent application is based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/610,747 filed Sep. 17, 2004, pending, by Frank William Dean, entitled “Urea Phosphite.” BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to new chemical compositions of matter having utility as... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to new chemical compositions of matter having utility as industrial chemicals, fertilizers, and, fungicides. This invention particularly relates to phosphite compositions. 2. Description of Relevant Art In greenhouses, nurseries, a... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention concerns new fertilizer and/or fungicide compositions; I have found liquid and solid fertilizer and fungicide compositions useful for preparing aqueous solutions and fertilizer solids for plant nutrition and plant fungicides. The present invention employs Urea Phosphi... | 20050917 | 20120124 | 20060323 | 71629.0 | A01N4302 | 2 | PRYOR, ALTON NATHANIEL | UREA PHOSPHITE | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A01N | 2,005 | |
11,228,651 | ACCEPTED | Double tang design articulating hub assembly | A double tang articulating hub assembly used in combination with a collapsible self-supporting structure. The double tang articulating hub assembly is used as a connector among tubular rod elements which together provide a generally tubular frame matrix used to erect a collapsible self-supporting prefabricated deployab... | 1. An articulating hub assembly suitable for use in collapsible structures comprising: a hub body having a periphery, a central threaded opening therethrough and a plurality of paired radial slots extending inwardly from said periphery of said hub body, each pair of said radial slots in said hub body having a discontin... | FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a double tang design articulating hub assembly used as a connector among tubular rod elements comprising the frame matrix for collapsible self-supporting prefabricated structures requiring clear span interiors with no supporting columns. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIO... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Hub assemblies have been used in the construction of exhibit display stands and dome-like structures such as geodesic domes. For maximum utility, designs which minimize the number of small parts, minimize part count, minimize the number of free components when disassembled, and m... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates to an articulating hub assembly suitable for use in collapsible structures. The hub assembly consists of a hub body having a periphery, a central threaded opening therethrough and a plurality of paired radial slots extending inwardly from the periphery ... | 20050915 | 20090616 | 20070315 | 78095.0 | E04H1532 | 0 | JACKSON, DANIELLE | DOUBLE TANG DESIGN ARTICULATING HUB ASSEMBLY | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | E04H | 2,005 | |
11,228,730 | ACCEPTED | Modular and customizable process and system for capturing field documentation data in a complex project workflow system | A modular data structure is provided for storing a compilation of actual data input to the complex workflow system via a field document. A standard data array module correlating to a standard data input interface of the field document is provided. The standard data input interface receives input of standard actual data... | 1. A processing system for managing actual data compiled in a field document, the actual data documenting the performance of at least one component of a complex project, the system providing a platform for a workflow process designed to facilitate the preparation for and performance of the complex project conducted bet... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/251,079, entitled Modular and Customizable Process and System for Capturing Documentation Data in a Complex Project Workflow System, filed 20 Sep. 2002. This application claims priority to the following appli... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In today's complex, fast paced economy, many projects exist that require various goods and/or services to be provided by numerous organizations (hereafter, “sellers”) while also requiring relationships for providing and monitoring such goods/services to be quickly and efficiently... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>At least one embodiment of the present invention is directed to a process and system that matches buyers (in exemplary embodiments herein “operators”) and sellers (in exemplary embodiments herein “service providers”) of goods/services based upon specifications provided by a buyer fo... | 20050915 | 20071106 | 20060420 | 69358.0 | G06F700 | 1 | EHICHIOYA, IRETE FRED | MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING FIELD DOCUMENTATION DATA IN A COMPLEX PROJECT WORKFLOW SYSTEM | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,228,834 | ACCEPTED | Biased pulse DC reactive sputtering of oxide films | A biased pulse DC reactor for sputtering of oxide films is presented. The biased pulse DC reactor couples pulsed DC at a particular frequency to the target through a filter which filters out the effects of a bias power applied to the substrate, protecting the pulsed DC power supply. Films deposited utilizing the reacto... | 1.-14. (canceled) 15. A reactor according to the present invention, comprising: a target area for receiving a target; a substrate area opposite the target area for receiving a substrate; a pulsed DC power supply; and a bias power supply coupled to the substrate. 16. The reactor of claim 15, wherein the target has a sur... | BACKGROUND 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films and, in particular, to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films by pulsed DC reactive sputtering. 2. Discussion of Related Art Deposition of insulating materials and especially optical materials is technologic... | <SOH> BACKGROUND <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films and, in particular, to deposition of oxide and oxynitride films by pulsed DC reactive sputtering. 2. Discussion of Related Art Deposition of insulating materials and especially optical materials is... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>In accordance with the present invention, a sputtering reactor apparatus for depositing oxide and oxynitride films is presented. Further, methods for depositing oxide and oxynitride films for optical waveguide devices are also presented. A sputtering reactor according to the present invention includ... | 20050916 | 20090609 | 20060316 | 61555.0 | C23C1400 | 4 | MCDONALD, RODNEY GLENN | BIASED PULSE DC REACTIVE SPUTTERING OF OXIDE FILMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C23C | 2,005 | |
11,228,918 | ACCEPTED | Tool organizer | A tool organizer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool organizer comprises a frame and a plurality of wheels attached to the frame. The tool organizer also includes a tool storage structure supported by the frame. The tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comp... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A tool organizer, comprising: a frame; a plurality of wheels attached to the frame; and a tool storage structure supported by the frame, the tool storage structure comprising a plurality of storage panels, each storage panel comprising a rigid inner structure and an outer portion covering the rigid... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to portable tool boxes, chests, containers and organizers for storing, transporting and organizing sets of tools. Specifically, the present invention relates to a wheeled tool organizer having vertical tool supports which may ... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to portable tool boxes, chests, containers and organizers for storing, transporting and organizing sets of tools. Specifically, the present invention relates to a wheeled tool organizer having vertical tool support... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Advantages of the Invention The present invention provides numerous advantages and benefits over prior art tool organizers. Specifically, the present invention facilitates more efficient off-site maintenance activities by reducing the need for multiple trips due to lost or forgotten... | 20050916 | 20070501 | 20060119 | 59615.0 | B62B100 | 1 | SHRIVER II, JAMES A | TOOL ORGANIZER | SMALL | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B62B | 2,005 | |
11,228,939 | ACCEPTED | Method of producing useful products from seawater and similar brines | A process is provided for the recovery of useful products, including fertilizers and nutritional supplements, from the organic matter and minerals contained in seawater and other brines. The dissolved organic carbon-based chemicals and suspended particulate carbon-based organic matter are co-precipitated together with ... | 1. A method for co-precipitating substantially all organic matter together with constituent bivalent minerals, incidental trace minerals, entrained water and water of hydration from seawater or other brines comprising: Seawater or similar brines are treated with caustic soda and or any other alkali base or alkaline ear... | CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is based on provisional application Ser. No. 60/629,541, filed on Nov. 18, 2004. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not Applicable DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX FIG. 1. A process flow chart. Table 1. A list of experimental poofs of... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates generally to the fields of chemical extraction, fertilizers and nutritional supplements and more specifically to a METHOD OF PRODUCING USEFUL PRODUCTS FROM SEAWATER AND SIMILAR BRINES. For thousands of years mankind has utilized the minerals and vegetable p... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The primary object of the invention is to extract, from seawater and similar brines, its dissolved, carbon-based, organic chemicals and particulate carbon-based organic matter together with the contained bivalent minerals and incidental trace minerals, entrained water and wate... | 20050916 | 20070828 | 20060518 | 62518.0 | A23L130 | 0 | HEGGESTAD, HELEN F | METHOD OF PRODUCING USEFUL PRODUCTS FROM SEAWATER AND SIMILAR MICROFLORA CONTAINING BRINES | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | A23L | 2,005 | |
11,228,962 | ACCEPTED | Interactive leg guide for offshore self-elevating unit | A leg guide for use in a leg of a jack up unit adapted to provide sliding guidance of the leg during vertical movement of the leg. The leg guide has a first portion contacting an edge of a leg chord and a second portion contacting a face of the leg chord along a longitudinal plane opposite the contact plane of the firs... | 1. A guide assembly for a leg of a jack-up unit, the leg having a plurality of leg chords each carrying rack teeth along a vertical face thereof, the guide assembly comprising: an edge guide means for contacting a vertical edge of the rack teeth, said edge guide means comprising a means for absorbing compressible loads... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to offshore structures, and more particularly to offshore structures adapted for supporting oil and gas exploration/production operations at sea. Even more particularly, the invention relates to a type of an offshore structure known as a jack-up unit. A typical jack-up... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This invention relates to offshore structures, and more particularly to offshore structures adapted for supporting oil and gas exploration/production operations at sea. Even more particularly, the invention relates to a type of an offshore structure known as a jack-up unit. A typ... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a guide assembly for leg structures in a jack-up unit. It is another object of the present invention to provide a leg guide assembly that would allow distribution of the loads vertically and limiting horizontal moment a... | 20050915 | 20080715 | 20060316 | 75981.0 | E02B1708 | 0 | MAYO-PINNOCK, TARA LEIGH | INTERACTIVE LEG GUIDE FOR OFFSHORE SELF-ELEVATING UNIT | SMALL | 0 | ACCEPTED | E02B | 2,005 | |
11,229,016 | ACCEPTED | Transaction accelerator for client-server communication systems | In a network having transaction acceleration, for an accelerated transaction, a client directs a request to a client-side transaction handler that forwards the request to a server-side transaction handler, which in turn provides the request, or a representation thereof, to a server for responding to the request. The se... | 1. In a network wherein clients initiate transactions with servers and the network carries request messages from the clients to the servers and response messages from the servers to the client and wherein at least one of the request messages and the response messages contains a payload to be transported over the networ... | CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/285,330 entitled “Content-Based Segmentation Scheme for Data Compression in Storage and Transmission Including Hierarchical Segment Representation” [Attorney Docket No: 021647-000200US] (hereinafter “McCanne II”) was filed of even date with th... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention relates generally to systems for moving data through limited bandwidth channels efficiently and more particularly to having data available in response to a request for data over a limited channel faster than if the data were sent unprocessed in response to t... | <SOH> BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>In embodiments of a network having transaction acceleration, for an accelerated transaction, a client directs a request to a client-side transaction handler that forwards the request to a server-side transaction handler, which in turn provides the request, or a representation ... | 20050915 | 20080923 | 20060330 | 79203.0 | G06F1516 | 1 | NGUYEN, PHUOC H | TRANSACTION ACCELERATOR FOR CLIENT-SERVER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | G06F | 2,005 | |
11,229,027 | ACCEPTED | Bandwidth extension of bandlimited audio signals | A system extends a bandwidth of bandlimited audio signals by analyzing bandlimited audio signals at a transmission cycle rate. The analyzer may obtain a bandlimited parameter at a transmission cycle rate. A mapping device or logic in the system obtains a wideband parameter based on the bandlimited parameter. An audio s... | 1. A system comprising: an analyzer that analyzes bandlimited audio signals at a transmission cycle rate that obtains a bandlimited parameter at the transmission cycle rate, a mapping device that obtains a wideband parameter based on the bandlimited parameter, and an audio signal generator that generates an audio signa... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Priority Claim. This application claims the benefit of priority from European Application No. 04022198.8 filed Sep. 17, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. Technical Field. The invention relates to processing of bandlimited signals and, more particularly relates to process... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Priority Claim. This application claims the benefit of priority from European Application No. 04022198.8 filed Sep. 17, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. 2. Technical Field. The invention relates to processing of bandlimited signals and, more particularly relate... | <SOH> SUMMARY <EOH>A system extends a bandwidth of bandlimited audio signals by analyzing bandlimited audio signals at a transmission cycle rate. The analyzer may obtain a bandlimited parameter at a transmission cycle rate. A mapping device in the system obtains a wideband parameter based on the bandlimited parameter.... | 20050916 | 20091208 | 20060518 | 64980.0 | G10L2100 | 0 | ABEBE, DANIEL DEMELASH | BANDWIDTH EXTENSION OF BANDLIMITED AUDIO SIGNALS | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | G10L | 2,005 | |
11,229,215 | ACCEPTED | Cover for a vehicle media device | A cover for a vehicle media device, wherein the media device comprises a console and a display attached to the console, comprises a first part having a first opening for receiving the console, and a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display. The first part is coupled to the console using ... | 1. A cover for a vehicle media device, the media device comprising a console and a display attached to the console, the cover comprising: a first part having a first opening for receiving the console; and a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display. 2. The cover as recited in claim 1, whe... | BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to a cover for a vehicle media device, and more particularly to a cover that can be easily attached to the media device and enables a user to control the appearance of the media device. 2. Discussion of Related Art Media devices for a vehicle... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>1. Technical Field The present disclosure relates to a cover for a vehicle media device, and more particularly to a cover that can be easily attached to the media device and enables a user to control the appearance of the media device. 2. Discussion of Related Art Media devices f... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>According to embodiments of the present invention, a cover for a vehicle media device is available in a variety of colors to permit blending with the decor of the vehicle. The cover enables dealers to stock a single style media device, and multiple covers having different colors to ... | 20050916 | 20090616 | 20070329 | 61869.0 | H04N564 | 1 | EDWARDS, ANTHONY Q | COVER FOR A VEHICLE MEDIA DEVICE | UNDISCOUNTED | 0 | ACCEPTED | H04N | 2,005 | |
11,229,366 | ACCEPTED | Detection of nucleic acid sequence differences using coupled ligase detection and polymerase chain reactions | The present invention relates to a method for identifying a target nucleotide sequence. This method involves forming a ligation product on a target nucleotide sequence in a ligase detection reaction mixture, amplifying the ligation product to form an amplified ligation product in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) mixtu... | 1. A method for identifying a target nucleotide sequence comprising: forming a ligation product on a target nucleotide sequence in a ligase detection reaction mixture; amplifying the ligation product to form an amplified ligation product in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) mixture; detecting the amplified ligation pro... | This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/843,720, filed May 12, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/918,156, filed Jul. 30, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,797,470, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/440,523, filed Nov. 15, 1999, no... | <SOH> BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION <EOH>Multiplex Detection Large-scale multiplex analysis of highly polymorphic loci is needed for practical identification of individuals, e.g., for paternity testing and in forensic science (Reynolds et al., Anal. Chem., 63:2-15 (1991)), for organ-transplant donor-recipient matching (... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>The present invention is directed to the detection of nucleic acid sequence differences using coupled LDR and PCR processes. The present invention can be carried out in one of the following 3 embodiments: (1) LDR coupled to PCR; (2) primary PCR coupled to secondary PCR coupled to LD... | 20050916 | 20080930 | 20060202 | 75287.0 | C12Q168 | 1 | HORLICK, KENNETH R | DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE DIFFERENCES USING COUPLED LIGASE DETECTION AND POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTIONS | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | C12Q | 2,005 | |
11,229,762 | ACCEPTED | Hybrid vehicles | A hybrid vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a traction motor, a starter motor, and a battery bank, all controlled by a microprocessor in accordance with the vehicle's instantaneous torque demands so that the engine is run only under conditions of high efficiency, typically only when the load is at least e... | 1. In a method of controlling an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle, said engine being operatively connected to drive wheels of said vehicle through a clutch, said vehicle further comprising a traction motor operatively connected to drive wheels of said vehicle, a starter/generator motor operatively connect... | CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 09/264,817, filed Mar. 9, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,209,672, issued Apr. 3, 2001, which in turn claims priority from provisional application Ser. No. 60/100,095, filed Sep. 14, 1998, and is also a continuation-in-part of Ser.... | <SOH> FIELD OF THE INVENTION <EOH>This application relates to improvements in hybrid vehicles, that is, vehicles in which both an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors are provided to supply torque to the driving wheels of the vehicle. More particularly, this invention relates to a hybrid electric... | <SOH> SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION <EOH>As discussed above, the '970 patent discloses hybrid vehicles wherein a controllable torque transfer unit is provided capable of transferring torque between an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, and the drive wheels of the vehicle. See FIGS. 3-11 thereof. The direction o... | 20060113 | 20070703 | 20060511 | 61268.0 | B60W1008 | 4 | DUNN, DAVID R | HYBRID VEHICLES | UNDISCOUNTED | 1 | CONT-ACCEPTED | B60W | 2,006 |
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